- ICH NGO Forum

SAFEGUARDING THE MUSICAL ART OF THE HUNTING HORN PLAYERS

SAFEGUARDING THE MUSICAL ART OF THE HUNTING HORN PLAYERS: A Co-Design Approach to Intangible Heritage Preservation Alessio Re, Giulia Avanza, Francesca Favaro Abstract Between 2022 and 2025, a participatory co-design process was launched to support the safeguarding and transmission of the UNESCO-recognized Musical Art of the Hunting Horn in…

GLOBALLY CONNECTED, LOCALLY ROUTED APPROACH TO LIVING HERITAGE

GLOBALLY CONNECTED, LOCALLY ROUTED APPROACH TO LIVING HERITAGE: A BRITISH COUNCIL CASE STUDY Ian Thomas Email: ian.thomas (at) britishcouncil.org Abstract Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth was an action research programme, developed and led by The British Council between 2018 and 2024. Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth adopted a cultural relations…

HERITAGE SAFEGUARDING AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICES OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OF NAGALAND

HERITAGE SAFEGUARDING AND GOVERNANCE PRACTICES OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OF NAGALAND Ananya Bhattacharya, Contact Base www.banglanatak.com Abstract This paper explores how participatory approaches have been instrumental in safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of Nagaland, a region in northeast India known for its vibrant cultural diversity. Grounded in the principles of…

SAFEGUARDING THE SETDANSI

SAFEGUARDING THE SETDANSI: A TRADITIONAL SURINAMESE-CREOLE DANCE STYLE Facilitating community participation, the opportunities and challenges. Dr. Rachel Gefferie and Darell Geldorp About NAKS Suriname Since 2020, NAKS Suriname officially became an UNESCO accredited NGO. The NGO is one of the oldest (May 1947) and largest culture and community development organizations…

ICH AND CULTURAL SELF-DETERMINATION

ICH AND CULTURAL SELF-DETERMINATION Robert Baron New vistas for sustainable safeguarding open up through ICH participatory approaches when communities, groups and individuals are able to determine how their traditions are safeguarded. Participatory initiatives should be a first stage leading to community self-determination and full agency, enabling ICH programs to endure…

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Dr Marilena Alivizatou m.alivizatou@ucl.ac.uk My name is Marilena Alivizatou. I’m a cultural heritage researcher and honorary lecturer at University College London and, in that capacity, I’ve researched and worked with several museums and heritage NGOs around the world in the last two decades. Today, it’s an honour to…

SYMPOSIUM SUMMARY

SYMPOSIUM SUMMARY Dr Marilena Alivizatou, 1 October 2025 m.alivizatou@ucl.ac.uk The 2024 Symposium provided a space for NGOs to share experiences on the participation of communities, groups and individuals in decisions and actions for safeguarding intangible heritage. The event was well attended (in person and online) by approximately 100 participants. Overall,…