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ICHPLUS+ Vol. 167                                                                                   ICHPLUS+ e-News is published by ICHCAP, a UNESCO Category 2 Center in the cultural heritage field. For more information about ICHCAP and its projects, visit  www.unesco-ichcap.org. 2023 Regular Meeting of the Korea UNESCO C2C Council Held   ICHCAP held the 2023 regular meeting of the Korea UNESCO Category 2 Centers Council at the National Intangible Heritage Center in Jeonju on Friday, 19 May. Eight centers* attended the meeting, including six full member organizations, one candidate organization, and one associate member organization.   Read more Call for Applications: 2023 ASEAN-ROK Professional Training Program on XR/Metaverse   The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP), is accepting applications for the 2023 ASEAN-ROK Professional Training Program on XR/Metaverse in partnership with the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) and the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) of the Republic of Korea. The program focuses on the intersection of intangible cultural heritage and technology and consists of online and offline sessions. During the online session (3 to 21 July 2023), forty participants will explore the XR/Metaverse technologies and write project proposals.   Read more 2023 International Forum on Central Asian Traditional New Year Celebrations   Seoul, May 15 (Monday) – The International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP), in collaboration with three institutions, successfully co-hosted the 2023 International Forum on Central Asian Traditional New Year Celebrations at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Seoul Campus. The event, held on May 15, aimed to explore the similarities and differences in traditional New Year celebrations in Central Asia while promoting future exchanges and cooperation.   Read more UNESCO organized three online sessions to explain the International Assistance mechanism   T he Living Heritage Entity organized three information sessions, on 11th, 12th and 14th of April, to present, the modalities and processes for applying to the fund under the International Assistance mechanism of the Convention. More than 250 participants, involved in the field of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding, attended these online sessions conducted in English, French, Arabic and Spanish. The webinars also provided an opportunity to present the latest edition of the Toolkit for requesting International Assistance from the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and to explain the changes related to international assistance that were made to the Operational Directives ninth session of the General Assembly in July 2022.   Read more Mekong Cultural Hub platform for artists and cultural workers in Asia   M ekong Cultural Hub (MCH) Open Space programme accepts expressions of interest from artists and cultural workers from Asia who want to present their work, connect with relevant audiences, expand their network, or reach out to like-minded practitioners in the art and social field across Asia. This platform is for anyone whose idea is relevant for the MCH’s network, and which is within MCH’s capacity to support, such as:   Read more Thetta: Weaving in a Handloom   H andloom weaving is a tradition that has been practiced by the Rai and Limbu ethnic groups in the Eastern hills of Nepal for generations. The skill and knowledge of this craft have been passed down through the ages, with weaving being regarded as sacred due to its mysterious origins. The intricate designs created through handloom weaving are inspired by nature's patterns and motifs, connecting people to their ancestors and representing one of Nepal's oldest craftsmanship and heritage.   Read more www.unesco-ichcap.org Facebook Instagram YouTube Copyright © 2022 ICHCAP, All rights reserved. You are receiving this mail because you completed our online form requesting the e-newsletter. If you prefer not to receive future e-newsletter please unsubscribe. Our address is: ICHCAP 95 Seohak-Ro, Wansan-Gu Jeonju, Jeolla Province 560-120 South Korea Want to change how you receive these emails? You can Dupdate your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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