Based on the Jeonju Declaration on the Protection of ICH adopted by the first international intangible heritage decree in 2017, the Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) aims to encourage the model safeguarding practices of ICH in the global community regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, race, age, gender, or any other political, social, economic or cultural orientation.
2026 JIAPICH Guideline & Requirements
Eligibility: Individuals or organizations engaged in the protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage
Application Period: February 1 – April 30
Award: Total of 30,000 USD along with the 2025 JIAPICH Plaque, awarded to 1-5 individuals/organizations
Evaluation Criteria
– Contribution level to the protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage
– Efforts to establish a governance system and strengthen social connection and collaboration
– Cases of exemplary activities and cooperative development in the field of intangible cultural heritage
Submission method:
Official Secretariat Email (cics.center@gmail.com)
Key Dates:
February 1 – April 30, 2026: Application submission period for the 2026 JIAPICH
May, 2026: Review and public verification period for the 2026 JIAPICH
June 1, 2026: Announcement of winners and award recipient interviews
September, 2026 (exact date TBD): Awards ceremony for the 2026 JIAPICH ceremony in Jeonju
May, 2026: Review and public verification period for the 2026 JIAPICH
June 1, 2026: Announcement of winners and award recipient interviews
September, 2026 (exact date TBD): Awards ceremony for the 2026 JIAPICH ceremony in Jeonju
Visit the website for further informations: https://jiapich.org/
