The Secretariat of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005 Convention) is looking for qualified and experienced individuals, teams or companies to design and produce a set of infographics to be included...
China Inscribed in 2010 (5.COM) on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding Developed in South China’s Fujian Province, the watertight-bulkhead technology of Chinese junks permits the construction of ocean-going vessels with watertight compartments. If one...
Mongolia Inscribed in 2013 (8.COM) on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding Mongolian calligraphy is the technique of handwriting in the Classical Mongolian script, which comprises ninety letters connected vertically by continuous strokes to create...
The UNESCO International Fund for the Promotion of Culture (IFPC) is reaffirming its contribution to highlight the transformative force of creativity for sustainable development. The arts, in their manifold expressions and forms, encompass the aspirations of our societies and strengthen...
UNESCO is launching a series of reports that reveal the scope of the impact of COVID-19 on the culture sector. The pandemic is disrupting lives, communities, and businesses around the world, and has deeply impacted the entire cultural ecosystem. At...
Kyrgyzstan Inscribed in 2019 (14.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Ak-kalpak craftsmanship is a traditional Kyrgyz handicraft. The ak-kalpak is a traditional male hat made with white felt that bears deep sacral meanings. Ak-kalpak...
Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are among the most hit by the COVID-19 crisis, and the pandemic witnessed a massive migration of cultural activities to online and hybrid forms. As the pandemic triggered the digitization of culture, new challenges are...
Republic of Korea Inscribed in 2020 (15.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Yeondeunghoe, lantern lighting festival, takes place throughout the Republic of Korea. As the eighth day of the fourth lunar month (Buddha’s birthday)...
Calling young photographers! Do you live along the Silk Roads? Have you traveled these ancient routes? Does their rich history fascinate you? Then join UNESCO in promoting dialogue, diversity, and development! The 2021 edition of the Youth Eyes on the...
China Selected in 2012 on the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices Fujian puppetry is a Chinese performing art consisting mainly of string and hand puppetry. Puppetry in Fujian Province in southeastern China has developed a set of characteristic techniques of...