Meetings and Researches
3rd APHEN-ICH International Seminar
- Date19 Jan 2024
Diversity and Distinctiveness: Looking into Shared ICH in the Asia-Pacific
Overview
Theme |
Diversity and Distinctiveness: Looking
into Shared ICH in the Asia-Pacific |
Date |
18-19 February 2021, 15:00-17:00 (KST) |
Venue |
Online Livestreaming at ICHCAP’s Youtube
and Facebook Channels |
Language |
English / Korean |
Host |
APHEN-ICH Secretariat (Korea National
University of Cultural Heritage), International Information and Networking
Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the
auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP), UNESCO Bangkok Office |
Background
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is
transnational in nature. It is necessary to spread the perception that ICH
transcends geographical spaces and national borders, creating dynamic
relations, connectedness, and continuity, which is why it is a timeless bearer
of cultural diversity, the foundation of the heritage of humanity. However, as
the modern structure of nation-state determines the boundaries of culture with
national borders, forming the concept of “culture within the country”,
subsequently led to the perception that the ownership of culture belongs to the
state.
The concept of exclusive ownership of
culture is often controversial in the UNESCO listing process, particularly in
instances where cultural heritage and cultural domains have been shared for a
long time by two or more nation-states. Such conflicts lead to excessive
competition for nomination, overshadowing UNESCO’s fundamental purpose of
contributing to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration
among nations, as well as the very spirit of the 2003 Convention for
the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage that promotes
international cooperation and assistance in the safeguarding of ICH as a matter
of general interest to humanity.
Consequently, UNESCO encourages multinational
inscriptions of shared intangible cultural heritage to promote regional
cooperation and international safeguarding activities, preventing conflicts
among countries and coping with already existing ones. By emphasizing joint
nominations of shared ICH, UNESCO revised its implementation guidelines three
times to deal with conflicts between countries due to the cultural property
rights. In addition, States Parties are encouraged to develop networks among
relevant communities, experts, professional centres, and research institutes,
particularly with regard to their ICH, to cooperate at the sub-regional and
regional levels.
At the 13th Intergovernmental
Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held in the
Republic of Mauritius in November 2018, Traditional Korean Wrestling was
inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity as the first joint designation by the Democratic People’s Republic of
Korea and Republic of Korea. This milestone in the life of the Convention
demonstrates that ICH contributes to the peace-building, reconciliation, mutual
understanding, and solidarity among peoples. Indeed, only when acknowledging
that shared cultural values are empowering characteristics of ICH, the true
perspective of the unifying agent of the cultural diversity can be achieved,
and that it is the cornerstone of reaching peace among nations.
Countries in the Asia Pacific region are
deeply connected by a long history of interactions, exchanges, flows of people,
goods, and ideas that have shaped shared values, practices, and traditions.
Having a balanced view, advocating for cultural diversity, and recognizing the
commonalities among individuals, communities, and countries as a strength are
virtuous tenets in the present time.
In this regard, APHEN-ICH Secretariat,
ICHCAP, and UNESCO Bangkok Office are inviting the APHEN-ICH member institutes
and public to this seminar under the theme of Diversity and
Distinctiveness: Looking into the Shared ICH in the Asia-Pacific, to
re-assess that while fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important
factor in maintaining cultural diversity, connecting bounds, and enhancing
international dialogue and peace.
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