Side-events form: English|French
Calendar of events: English|French
Throughout the Committee session, a series of side events on the theme of living heritage safeguarding may be organized outside the plenary meetings, in coordination with the host country (Republic of Paraguay) and subject to available spaces.
These events are meant to enrich and complement the 19.COM session by providing opportunities to discuss, share experiences, celebrate achievements, while exploring collaborations to promote and safeguard cultural diversity.
Proposals for side events may be submitted until 10 October 2024.
Should you wish to propose a side event during the nineteenth session of the Committee, kindly fill in this form English|French.
Calendar of events
Side events
| Day | Time (Asunción) | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 December | 09:30 17:30 | Symposium on participatory approaches to safeguarding ICH and presentation on guidance notes and handbook on periodic reporting ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Sunday 1 December | 19:00 22:00 | Opening ceremony Host country (Paraguay) | Asunción, Port Cultural Centre |
| Monday 2 December | 13:15 14:15 | Event organised by the host country Host country (Paraguay) | TBC |
| Monday 2 December | 17:45 18:45 | Presentation of candidates for ICH NGO Forum Executive Board ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Tuesday 3 December | 13:15 14:15 | Heritage Alive film festival ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Tuesday 3 December | 13:15 14:15 | Meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean ICH NGOs ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa Sudmericana |
| Tuesday 3 December | 17:45 18:45 | Working Group: Legal and policy development ICH NGO Forum | Conmebol Room |
| Tuesday 3 December | 17:45 18:45 | ICH, Climate change and the environment ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Wednesday 4 December | 13:15 14:15 | Certificate ceremony UNESCO | Venue (TBC) |
| Wednesday 4 December | 13:15 14:15 | General Assembly ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Wednesday 4 December | 13:15 14:15 | Heritage Alive Editorial board meeting ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa Sudamericana |
| Wednesday 4 December | 16:30 18:45 | Event organised by the host country Host country (Paraguay) | TBC |
| Thursday 5 December | 13:15 14:15 | Certificate ceremony UNESCO | Venue (TBC) |
| Thursday 5 December | 13:15 14:15 | Heritage Alive Symposium ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Thursday 5 December | 17:45 18:45 | Working Group: NGOs & Research ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Thursday 5 December | 17:45 18:45 | Archiving for ICH Safeguarding ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Friday 6 December | 13:15 14:15 | Certificate ceremony UNESCO | Venue (TBC) |
| Friday 6 December | 13:15 14:15 | Working Group: Global results framework ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Friday 6 December | 17:45 18:45 | Working Group: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage for refugees and displaced persons ICH NGO Forum | Conmebol Room |
| Friday 6 December | 17:45 18:45 | Working Group: More Balanced Geographical Representation ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
Meetings and other events
| Day | Time (Asunción) | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 December | 17:45 18:45 | Presentation of candidates for ICH NGO Forum Executive Board ICH NGO Forum | Room Copa America |
| Tuesday 3 December | 13:15 14:15 | Meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean ICH NGOs ICH NGO Forum | Copa Sudmericana |
| Wednesday 4 December | 13:15 14:15 | Heritage Alive Editorial board meeting ICH NGO Forum | Copa Sudamericana |