Seminar on Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage in ASEAN & China---中国---东盟中心

Opening Remarks by Ma Mingqiang

Opening Remarks by LI Xinfeng

In 1991, ASEAN and China became dialogue partners and ushered in a new era in their relations. Over the past 21 years, ASEAN-China friendly relationship of cooperation has gone through an extraordinary journey, from the dialogue partners to mutual trust and finally to the strategic partnership.

In recent years, with the concerted efforts of various social sectors, China has witnessed a sound momentum of development in the safeguarding of ICH, and accumulated a lot of experience in the implementation of the Convention.

Opening Remarks by YANG Zhi

As one of the six intangible cultural heritage centers under the auspices of UNESCO, in the world, CRIHAP not only enjoys rich teaching resources and intellectual support from UNESCO, but also establishes a wide network of partnerships with numerous professional institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage in ASEAN & China

Cultural Heritage for All

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage is a subject of great importance to any country with a sense of unity and belonging, beneficial not only to itself but also to humanity as a whole.

By inheriting invaluable cultural property from respectful ancestors, Cambodia became the Kingdom of Wonder resounding to the world by its marvelous work of art of those who created and left for our present generation as historic gifts, such as Angkorwat Temples, Preah Vihear Temple, and Banteay Srey Temple, etc.

China's Experience in the Safeguarding of ICH

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Indonesia

China has made a series of creative explorations and practices, and I will be glad to share with you our experience in the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.

As a country that consists of more than 350 ethnic groups, Indonesia is very rich with cultural heritage, both tangible as well as intangible.Indonesia has ratified UNESCO Convention for the safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2007.

An Overview of ICH Safeguarding in Laos

Two Philippine Masterpieces

Darasack RATSAVONG

For sustainable development beside developing country towards industrialization and modernization, the Laos government focuses on the protection and preservation of the national culture both, tangible and intangible. At present, Laos is a signatory of 3 UNESCO Conventions.

Anna Rowena H. Sacristia

In March 2001, UNESCO bestowed the title "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" to the Hudhud chants of the Ifugaos of Northern Luzon. This was followed in November 2005 by the proclamation of another Philippine oral and intangible heritage of humanity, the Darangen or Maranao epic chant.

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Singapore

Introduction on ICH in Thailand

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in Singapore: Policy Directions and Case Studies from the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) and the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH)

Patchara Ponoun

Mr. Patchara briefed the meeting on intangible cultural heritages in Thailand, including the traditional Thai dance in different areas, Thai music and regions, etc.

ICH Protection in Vietnam

Safeguarding Cultural Heritage

Vietnam, a harmonious mixture of 54 different nations, has a rich culture, especially in terms of intangible culture. Since the reform and opening-up, the intangible culture of the 54 nations have stood out through diverse researches conducted by Vietnam and foreign scholars.

The term intangible cultural heritage came from the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage adopted by the UNESCO in 2003 and ratified on 28th, August, 2004 by China. This convention stipulates the definition of intangible cultural heritage as follows:

RELEVANT ISSUES CONCERNING THE 2003 CONVENTION

Closing Remarks

Mr. Yang Zhi elaborated on the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage adopted by the UNESCO in 2003, such as its purposes, main domains, organs and ratification progress, and the work done by CRIHAP in the promotion of the ICH safeguarding in the Asia-Pacific region.

Secretary-General Ma expressed his appreciation for the inputs and wonderful presentations of the participants.

ICH in Brunei

ICH in Brunei

ICH in Brunei

ICH in Brunei

ICH in Brunei

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ICH in Brunei

ICH in Brunei

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ICH in Thailand

ICH in Thailand

ICH in Thailand

ICH in Thailand

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