Project

Ancestral and traditional techniques for the elaboration of the 'Poncho Para'i de 60 Listas', from the city of Piribebuy, Republic of Paraguay

Benefitting country(ies): Paraguay

To be implemented by the National Secretariat of Culture in partnership with UNESCO, this project aims to ensure the transmission of the knowledge and techniques of making the Poncho Para’í de 60 Listas. The project involves promotion activities such as a television show, a permanent exhibition, craft fairs and a weaving competition. The homes and workshops of poncho artisans will be gi

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 74,500 granted in 2023
  • Dates of implementation:
    07/11/2024 - 06/05/2026
  • Documents:
    Progress report: English

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay

Benefitting country(ies): Argentina Paraguay Uruguay

The present project was among the first of its kind to be implemented in Latin America. It aimed at assisting Argentina as a priority and also Paraguay and Uruguay, in safeguarding their intangible cultural heritage by acquiring broad and solid knowledge of the 2003 Convention and its mechanism. Workshops on the implementation of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible C

News and activities:

  • Project budget:
    US$ 200,000
  • Source:
    Japan Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/06/2012 - 01/02/2014
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