Traditional knowledge is celebrated at the 2022 World Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage
onal knowledge and sustainable development, such as: Andean cosmovision of the Kallawaya in Bolivia, Tais, traditional textile in Timor-Leste, Success story of promoting traditional foods and safeguarding traditional foodways in Kenya. This event contributes to the recognition of such indigenous practices, by giving them visibility and honori... international
20 September 2022
9 August: UNESCO celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
In Timor-Leste, the production of Tais, a traditional textile, is a role reserved for women, who are also responsible for passing the knowledge and skills on to the next generation. >... international
5 August 2022
Find out the newly inscribed elements on the 2003 Convention Lists…
ding Federated States of Micronesia: Carolinian wayfinding and canoe making Timor-Leste: Tais, traditional textile Estonia: Building and use of expanded dugout boats in the Soomaa region Mali: Cultural practices and expressions linked to the 'M’Bolon', a traditional musical percussion instrument Additions to the Representative List... international
17 December 2021
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait – Traditional weaving of Al Sadu. Traditional weaving of Al Sadu refers to the traditional woven textile made by Bedouin women: in Arabic, ‘Al Sadu’ means weaving in a horizontal style. It is a form of warp-faced plain weave made on a ground loom using natural fibres. The cloth forms a tightly woven, durable textile, with... France
, Jamaica
17 December 2020