CHENGDU, China, May 29, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
The 9 th International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is held from May 28 to June 3 at the Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park.
Co-hosted by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, UNESCO, and the National Commission of the People's Republic of China for UNESCO, the festival features nearly 600 representative intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items for exhibitions and performances. Centered on integrating ICH into modern life, it showcases innovative achievements in the fusion of traditional culture and technology, while fostering in-depth collaborations between ICH-branded intellectual properties (IPs) and related industries.
A "Guest Country + Guest City" mechanism is introduced for the first time, with Malaysia serving as the guest country and Algiers (Algeria), Penang (Malaysia), Chiang Mai (Thailand), and Bari (Italy) as guest cities. The event gathers 400 participants, including ICH inheritors, scholars, government officials, and foreign diplomatic envoys stationed in China, representing over 60 countries and regions.
A dedicated "Technology Empowering ICH" section is arranged this time, where 16 research institutions and tech enterprises will present over 30 interactive devices. Drawing inspiration from ICH items such as silk weaving and the folklore of Journey to the West, the exhibits have incorporated VR tours, culture-themed games and short videos, to give fresh life to traditions.
Since its inception in 2007, the International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has been successfully held for eight consecutive sessions, establishing itself as a vital platform for showcasing heritage preservation achievements and facilitating cultural exchange. As the host city of the event, Chengdu has demonstrated equally remarkable accomplishments in local intangible cultural heritage preservation. Chengdu is home to 336 ICH items recognized at the city level or higher, including 25 national-level treasures. The city also has 382 officially certified ICH practitioners, with 21 of them holding the prestigious national-level master title.
Statistics reveal that Chengdu holds over 260 cultural heritage events for the public every year, attracting 300,000 participants. These activities have triggered widespread public enthusiasm for preserving intangible cultural heritage. Now Chengdu has 14 special cultural districts featuring ICH, along with 227 traditional craft product lines. Together, they bring an annual economic value of 30 billion yuan and provide jobs for more than 50, 000 local residents. The "Chengdu Handicraft" public brand has cumulatively generated over 400 million yuan in sales for heritage inheritors, demonstrating the tremendous commercial potential of ICH industrialization.
Source: The Sichuan Provincial People's Government
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
The 9th International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Kicks off
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
ICOM Dubai 2025 Launches Participation Grant Programme to Empower Voices from the MEASA Region
ICOM Dubai 2025 Launches Participation Grant Programme to Empower Voices from the MEASA Region (Photo: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Organising Committee of ICOM Dubai 2025, in partnership with ICOM UAE, has launched its Grant Programme for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and accessibility ahead of the 27th ICOM General Conference this November in Dubai.
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Applications can be submitted via the official ICOM Dubai 2025 website and must be received by 31 May 2025.
Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Chairperson of ICOM Dubai 2025 Organising Committee, said: “At ICOM Dubai 2025, we are nurturing a legacy built on inclusion, opportunity, and shared purpose. This Grant Programme reflects our belief that a diversity of voices must shape the future of museums. By welcoming professionals from across the MEASA region, we invite various perspectives to join the global dialogue and co-create the cultural narratives of tomorrow.”
To apply for the ICOM Dubai 2025 Grant Programme and be part of this landmark cultural event, visit https://dubai2025.icom.museum/grants; applications must be submitted by 31 May 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to help shape the future of museums.
About ICOM Dubai 2025:
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the leading global organisation dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of museums and the museum profession. Established in 1946, ICOM serves as a platform for the international museum community, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across continents. ICOM represents over 57,000 members across 129 countries and nearly 20,000 museums worldwide. In 2021, ICOM-UAE, in collaboration with Dubai Culture, Dubai Municipality, and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, submitted a successful bid to host the ICOM General Conference 2025 in Dubai. The UAE was selected as the host city, standing out among competing international cities due to its prominent global reach, significant role in culture and heritage preservation, and steadfast commitment to fostering a thriving creative economy.
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