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Safeguarding30 November 2023 NewsUNESCO Almaty Facilitates Discussions on the Interrelations between Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism25 September 2023 NewsWomen-led research teams receive unique catalyst grants for climate action17 November 2022 NewsInternational conference on “Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran – Common Heritage along the Silk Roads and corridors to and from Europe”6 October 2018 NewsFirst training workshop on safeguarding living heritage targeting youth organized in Kyrgyzstan9 May 2018
NewsUNESCO considers Mwazindika Spiritual Dance for 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' status28 February 2024
NewsEfforts underway to nominate Taita Mwazindika Spirit Dance to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in Urgent Need of Safeguarding30 November 2023
NewsUNESCO Almaty Facilitates Discussions on the Interrelations between Intangible Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism25 September 2023
NewsInternational conference on “Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran – Common Heritage along the Silk Roads and corridors to and from Europe”6 October 2018
NewsFirst training workshop on safeguarding living heritage targeting youth organized in Kyrgyzstan9 May 2018