
Safeguarding strategy of traditional crafts for peace building
uide and ensure continuity in the transmission and practice of these crafts; and enhancing the Workshop Schools Programme. Priority is accorded to young people who are exposed to the effects of armed conflict, a lack of opportunities, school desertion and unemployment. Training is also combined with work, guaranteeing apprentices’ future employab...
Colombiastitutions, they offer training on traditional techniques, such as introductory courses for primary school students, weekend and summer schools, apprenticeship programmes, and postgraduate courses. Local and international experts help to run the classes, transmitting specialist knowledge and skills associated with the various practices. The centres...
AustriaCross-crafting and its symbolism
a symbol of the unity of the community. Today, as in the past, cross crafting is not taught in any school but is handed down through non-formal education. The most serious threat to cross-crafting is rural exodus and the uniformity brought about by the influence of mass media. Although the upkeep of the crosses is ensured by the parishes, more sup...
LithuaniaSustaining Seperu folk dance and associated practices
to create an inventory of bandoneons, players and luthiers; to establish a decentralized bandoneon school offering free classes for young people in four regions in the country; to develop an updated bandoneon teaching method; to generate lutherie opportunities for young people; to increase awareness of the instrument in elementary schools; and to...
Botswana2023-08-02 - 28-02-2025>
National Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Mugam of Azerbaijan
of master classes organized in major towns of Azerbaijan's provinces, following which a summer school will be organised in Baku. In the capital, a series of concerts are organised in various locations of Icheri Sheher, Baku's Old Town in order to help re-establish such Mugam performances in a small and intimate setting. In addition, suppo...
Benefitting country(ies) : Azerbaijan1 January 2006 - 1 December 2009>
Report on the implementation of the Convention
Java, ISI Padang Panjang in West Sumatra), the Indonesian Academy of Art and three Vocational High Schools. The INDB Directorate is responsible for collecting and holding documentation on intangible cultural heritage and research results, which are compiled on the Indonesian intangible cultural heritage database. There is also an Internet portal t...
Safeguarding of Vanuatu Sand Drawings
onditions for the on-going transmission of the tradition; Incorporate the study of sand drawings into school curricula; Elaborate a national law for the protection of traditional knowledge and culture so as to safeguard sand drawings and related cultural expressions. The main activities include: Identify sand drawing designs and stories tha...
Benefitting country(ies) : Vanuatu1 March 2005 - 1 July 2008>
Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa
ftspeople within the community. Demonstrations at the Zlakusa Festival and classes held at the Arts School in Užice provide another key mode of transmission. Zlakusa pottery is often presented at fairs and festivals throughout Serbia and the vessels are widely used during important family and community events. It is claimed that some dishes prepar...
Serbiaguarding efforts by encouraging bearers to participate in exhibition and exchange activities, developing school textbooks on wooden bridge-making craftsmanship, supporting the transmission of related knowledge, and promoting the element through documentary films on the TV and other media; Encourages the State Party to pay particular attention to th...
9 December 2017>Jeju Island
plans for safeguarding and communication; iii) integrate these elements into national DRR plans and school curricula. This intersectoral activity, involving UNESCO's Culture and Education Sectors, is implemented in the framework of UNESCO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Centre for Culture and Arts Ministry of Basic and Seco...
Benefitting country(ies) : Gambia1 June 2021 - 1 November 2021>