#intangible cultural heritage

Collection of intangible cultural heritage news, found 22 news.

Police destroy eight illegal mining rafts in Riau rivers

Police in Kuantan Singingi, Riau Province, destroyed eight rafts used for illegal mining in the Kuantan River across ...

Indonesia showcases culture at France’s Heritage Days

Indonesia marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with France by joining the Journées du Patrimoine ...

Indonesia declares April 19 as National Keris Day

The Indonesian government has officially designated April 19 as National Keris Day to raise public awareness of the ...

Water-Releasing Festival kicks off in Dujiangyan, Sichuan

The 2025 Dujiangyan Water-Releasing Festival kicked off on April 4 in Dujiangyan in Southwest ...

Preserving heritage, embracing innovation: Guizhou's cultural tourism boom

A report from People's DailyAs night fell, a powerful and melodious soprano voice echoed through Zhaoxing ...

Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association: Global Beverage Experts Explore Japan’s Sake, Honkaku Shochu, and Awamori Culture

- The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) is hosting a special tour inviting top professionals from the ...

Indonesia to register tempeh for UNESCO's list of cultural heritage

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon stated that this year, the Indonesian government will register tempeh (fermented soybean) ...

The 8th Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival Kicks Off in Fuzhou, Fujian Province

- The 8th Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival kicked off in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China on ...

Central Java: Intangible heritage status for 16 more cultural works

Sixteen additional cultural works from Central Java have been designated as national intangible cultural heritage this ...

2021 Jeonju Kimchi Culture Festival held in city of taste

A festival where participants can learn Kimchi making is open in Jeonju, the city of taste. This press release ...

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UNESCO tag for Toba Caldera to boost N Sumatra tourism

Located in North Sumatra province, Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake on Earth. The ancient lake was formed ...

Toba Caldera inscribed on List of UNESCO Global Geoparks

Toba Caldera was inscribed on the List of UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) at the 209th Session of the UNESCO Executive ...

President Jokowi signs decree on national Wayang puppet day

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has signed Presidential Decree No. 30 of 2018 on National Wayang Puppet Day. The ...

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo hosts the exhibition of "Noh" Japanese traditional performing art

- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in ...

UNESCO`s recognition of Balinese dances to help promote Indonesian tourism

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting in Windhoek, ...