The Mek Mulung apprenticeship programmeBenefitting country(ies): MalaysiaTo be implemented by the National Department for Culture and Arts, this three-year project aims to safeguard the endangered practice of Mek Mulung, an element inscribed on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2023. This traditional performing art consists of acting, dialogue, singing, dancing and music elements; it involves a group of fifteen to twenty ›››Financial assistance: US$ 99,952 granted in 2026Dates of implementation: Approved in 03/2026 - not yet under implementationDocuments: Request form ICH-04: English|FrenchBudget and timetable: English|French
Community-based inventorying of intangible heritage in urban areasBenefitting country(ies): Georgia Jamaica Jordan Malaysia Peru ZimbabweOver the past few years, UNESCO has been leading the initiative to develop new strategies for integrating culture and creativity in urban contexts. Together with its partners, UNESCO supports advocacy, builds and disseminates knowledge and develops the necessary evidence base to promote culture-engaged, people-centered urban development models. The project ‘Intangible heritage and creativity for sustainable cities’ aims to promote the rol ›››News and activities:2021-10-28 – Irbid (Jordan) is the next pilot city for a project on safeguarding intangible heritage in urban areas2021-06-18 – Wrap-up workshop for the project' Community-based inventorying of ICH in Tbilisi, Georgia' Project budget: US$ 566,000Source:Yong Xin Hua Yun Cultural Industry Investment Co. LtdDates of implementation: 01/01/2018 - 01/12/2021Documents: Intangible cultural heritage in Kingston, Jamaica: English
