Project

Implementing community-based heritage festivals in eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh

Benefitting country(ies): Bangladesh

Implemented by the Bangladesh National Museum, this two-year project aims at implementing community-based and -led intangible cultural heritage festivals across eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh. The project is a collaborative effort between the Bangladesh National Museum and the Consortium for ICH-pedia in Bangladesh. It focuses on safeguarding, promoting and transmitting the living heritage of eight communities through capacity building, research

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 99,700 granted in 2024
  • Dates of implementation:
    14/10/2024 - 30/10/2026
  • Documents:
    Request form ICH-04: English|French
    Budget and timetable: English|French
    Progress report: English

Strengthening National Capacities for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh

Benefitting country(ies): Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a rich tradition in cultural heritage, specifically intangible cultural heritage. However, the more recent history and developments have affected and increasingly threatened the viability of these practices and traditions. Aware of these threats Bangladesh is actively implementing the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which it ratified in 2009, demonstrating its commitment to establish mechanisms

News and activities:

  • Project budget:
    US$ 200,000
  • Source:
    Azerbaijan earmarked contribution to the Fund
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/07/2016 - 01/08/2019
  • Documents:
    Final report 2016-2019: English
    Progress report 2017: English
    Progress report 2018: English
    Project Brochure: English
    Key achievements: English

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of Baul Songs

Benefitting country(ies): Bangladesh

The Bauls are minstrels who travel from village to village, earning their living by singing. Their music, poetry and way of life have profoundly influenced Bengali culture. Bauls do not identify themselves with any organized religion nor with the caste system. They emphasize the importance of the human body as the place where God resides. While Bauls are scattered all

  • Project budget:
    US$ 67,800
  • Source:
    Japan Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/12/2008 - 01/10/2010
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