ICHCAP held the 2023 regular meeting of the Korea UNESCO Category 2 Centers Council at the National Intangible Heritage Center in Jeonju on Friday, 19 May. Eight centers* attended the meeting, including six full member organizations, one candidate organization, and one associate member organization. The council’s agenda included electing a new secretariat, reviewing the status […]
Thetta: Weaving in a Handloom
Handloom weaving is a tradition that has been practiced by the Rai and Limbu ethnic groups in the Eastern hills of Nepal for generations. The skill and knowledge of this craft have been passed down through the ages, with weaving being regarded as sacred due to its mysterious origins. The intricate designs created through handloom […]
2023 International Forum on Central Asian Traditional New Year Celebrations
Seoul, May 15 (Monday) – The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP), in collaboration with three institutions, successfully co-hosted the 2023 International Forum on Central Asian Traditional New Year Celebrations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Seoul Campus. The event, held on May 15, aimed to explore […]
Mekong Cultural Hub platform for artists and cultural workers in Asia
Mekong Cultural Hub (MCH) Open Space programme accepts expressions of interest from artists and cultural workers from Asia who want to present their work, connect with relevant audiences, expand their network, or reach out to like-minded practitioners in the art and social field across Asia. This platform is for anyone whose idea is relevant for […]
UNESCO organized three online sessions to explain the International Assistance mechanism
The Living Heritage Entity organized three information sessions, on 11th, 12th and 14th of April, to present, the modalities and processes for applying to the fund under the International Assistance mechanism of the Convention. More than 250 participants, involved in the field of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding, attended these online sessions conducted in English, French, […]
Call for Applications: 2023 ASEAN-ROK Professional Training Program on XR/Metaverse
The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP), is accepting applications for the 2023 ASEAN-ROK Professional Training Program on XR/Metaverse in partnership with the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) of the Republic of Korea. […]
2023 International Forum on Central Asian Traditional New Year Celebrations
The 2023 International Forum on Central Asian Traditional New Year Celebrations will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 15 May 2023, in connection with the ‘Central Asian Spring Festival’, which will be held on 13-14 May 2023 in Seoul, ROK. UNESCO Asia-Pacific Center for Intangible Heritage (ICHCAP) plans to co-host the 2023 Central […]
Alternative Identities: Masks of ASEAN & Korea Exhibition to Be Held
A special exhibition, Alternative Identities: Masks of ASEAN & Korea, will be co-hosted by ICHCAP (Director-General Ji-Sung Kim) and the Korea Foundation ASEAN Culture House (President Kim Ki Hwan) from April 26 (Wed) to July 23 (Sun) at KF ASEAN Culture House in Busan, South Korea. Recently, while the meaning of the second self in […]
Nau and Nauni: Traditional Beauticians in the Newar Community
Taking care of your hair and nails is very common nowadays. We can see many salons, manicure and pedicure shops around us. Women often visit these shops to take care of their hair and nails, decorating with different colors and patterns. However, cutting nails and hair in the Newar community (one of the castes in […]
Esplanade in Singapore Opens Call for Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay invites artists, curators, programmers, writers, researchers and practitioners across all disciplines in the performing arts to apply for the Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency, taking place in Singapore between April and June 2024. In its second cycle, the Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency is a fully funded artistic research […]