International Cooperation
ODA on Intangible Cultural Properties
Projects of Supporting Intangible Heritage Protection in Partner Nations (Intangible Heritage ODA)
Project Overview
Since 2015, the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation has been promoting projects of supporting intangible heritage protection in partner nations, under the support of the Cultural Heritage Administration. The projects have been realized in Southeast and Central Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, aiming to enhance the capability of protecting their own intangible heritage. The foundation supports the nations to select intangible heritage which needs to be protected and to conduct listing and video recording of the heritage to set up the basic data needed for registration of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Major Activities
Inventorying intangible heritage
Supporting video recording
Supporting capacity building workshops
Performances by nation
| Nation (Years) | Items for support | Cooperative institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Laos (2015-19) | Khaen (traditional instrument); Lamvong (traditional dance ); Khao Khob (traditional food); Khab SalangSamSao (traditional folk music); Pathaiphet (plaster decoration); Panmor Mor (traditional ceramic art); Nang-keo (Royal Classical Dance); traditional silver craft | Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism / Luang Prabang World Heritage Office |
| Cambodia (2015-16) | KUN Bokator (traditional martial arts) | Ministry of Cultural and Fine-Arts / The Sports Council |
| Kazakhstan (2017-18) | Kobyz (traditional instrument); traditional singing art; Zhetigen (traditional stringed instrument); Betashar (traditional wedding) | The National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO |
| Uzbekistan (2019 - ) | Zardozlik (gold embroidery skill); Kashtachilik (embroidery skill) | The National Commission of Uzbekistan for UNESCO |
