Safeguarding our living heritage

The Kankurang is a protective spirit, embodied by a masked and costumed man, at the centre of a ritual system comprising songs, traditions and initiatory rites for young boys. The ritual ensures the transmission and teaching of complex know-how and practices underpinning Manding cultural identity.

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Statutory meeting and activities

17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee
28/11/2022 - 03/12/2022
Rabat (Morocco)

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9th session of the General Assembly
5/07/2022 - 07/07/2022
Paris (France)

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Reflection on a broader implementation of Article 18 of the 2003 Convention

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We are Living Heritage

20th anniversary 2003-2023

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