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Nigeria
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Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - traditional craftsmanship	Objectives/objectif: According to subsection 3(1) (a) and (b) and 2 (a-g) of section 3 of the decree, the objectives and functions of the Institute are as follows: - Serve as a focus for Orientation in Cultural matters for Nigeria’s Policy makers and other government officials. - Develop Cultural materials for promoting the Cultural image of Nigeria nationally and internationally and use them for the realization of the nation’s Cultural diplomacy objectives. - Train Cultural development officers who will integrate Nigeria’s Culture into the…	Nigeria / Nigéria	00679
National Archaeological Anthropological Museum - NAAM [en] Johan van Walbeeckplein 13 WILLEMSTAD Curacao Netherlands Antilles http://www.naam.an 599 9 462 1933 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1998 Budget : US$200000 Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - transmission, (non-)formal education	The Foundation National Archaeological-Anthropological Memory Management (NAAM), benefits from data and material collected during 30 years of research by ethnographic, archeological and anthropological material of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles. NAAM works through common projects on cultural heritage education, digitalization, research and legislation in Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. One of the projects is to safeguard and promote the 100 year old tradition of parties with ka’i orgel (cylinder pianos) and wiri (guiro), and…	Netherlands Antilles* / Antilles Néerlandaises*	00115
National Association of Earthen Towns [en] [Associazione Nazionale Città della Terra Cruda] Via Vittorio Veneto, 40 09030 SAMASSI Medio Campidano Italy 0709382084 [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2001 Participation in statutory meetings/aux réunions statutaires : 3.COM	Objectives/objectif: Once earthen architecture was strictly connected with rural (urban) world, marked out by a proper architectural language, specific technological details and social meanings. It had clear cultural references and well codified functional reasons: the family, the livestock, the fields, the earth. It’s just this local earth, used as “normal” building material, that marks out the unique character of all towns belonging to the Association. It rapresents their own identity and an important way to maintain their specific cultural values.… Activities/activités: The birth of the National Association of Earthen Towns, started a decisive action of reconnaissance of the building material earth and a strong solicitation run by public and private interlocutors in the last 15 years. It has certainly favoured if not caused some recent events of absolute importance: the institution of a Centre of Studies and Research at the University of Cagliari (Labterra, Centre of Studies and Research on Earthen Architecture, established in 1997 at the Department of Architecture of… Cooperation/coopération: The Association cooperates regularly since its foundation with international institutions such as ICCROM (International Centre for the conservation and the Restoration of Monuments and Sites, Rome), CRATerre Centre de Recherche sur l’Architecture de Terre-Ecole d’Architecture de Grenoble, France), ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), the Getty Conservation Institute (Los Angeles, USA) and national ones as well (i.e. FAI Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano). It also signed the 2005 Ravello Chart. Currently the Association has prepared and signed a first…	Italy / Italie	00339
National Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners - ANTP [en] Nigeria			Nigeria / Nigéria	00688
National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts - NCKTPA [en] (137-073) 700 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, SEOUL Republic of Korea http://www.ncktpa.go.kr; [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1950 Domains/domaines : - performing arts Measures/Measure : - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts traces its roots all the way back to the Eumseongseo, the Silla Dynasty’s Royal Institute of Music, over fourteen hundreds years ago. This NCKTPA continues to honor the mandate to preserve the numerous art works that have originated from Korea during its history of five thousand years, as well as many East Asian art traditions that deeply reflect the spirit of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Zen. The National Center for Korean Traditional…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00376
National Commission For Museums and Monuments [en] No 6 Cotonou Crescent Wuse Zone 6 Abuja PMB 171 Garki ABUJA Nigeria	Domains/domaines : - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship		Nigeria / Nigéria	00680
National Commission for Culture and the Arts - NCCA [en] 633 General Luna St., Intramuros, Metro-Manila Philippines www.ncca.gov.ph +[phone] to 98 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1992 Budget : US$$7,604,166.00 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education	Activities/activités: Government umbrella-organization for all government cultural agencies; Cultural policy-making body; Administers to the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures); Administers to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee (Office)	Philippines / Philippines	00742
National Committee on Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage [en] c/o External Culture Relations Department Federal Secretariat Phase 2 Shehu Shagari Way ABUJA Nigeria	Creation/création : 2005	To show the seriousness of the country about the mandate of the convention, a national committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, headed by the renowned culture scholar, Prof. Wande Abimbola, was inaugurated on March 9, 2005. Other members of the committee include Professors Folarin Shyllon, Zaynab Alkali, G.G. Dara, Akinwumi Ishola, Dr. Jerry Buhari and former Secretary General of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Nduka Otiono, among others. The committee had its fourth meeting in Warri, Delta State in May…	Nigeria / Nigéria	00210
National Council For Arts and Culture - NCAC [en] Oro Ago Crescent Off Old CBN Area 11 GARKI Nigeria 234 9 2342360 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1975 Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship	Objectives/objectif: As highlighted in its enabling Decree No.3 of 1975 amended by Decree No.5 of 1987, the statutory functions of the Council are: - To promote and foster the appreciation, revival and development of Nigeria’s Arts and Culture. - To plan and co-ordinate cultural activities and foster the development of Literary, Visual and Performing Arts in Nigeria. - To organize and promote exhibitions in Arts and Crafts. - To coordinate inter-state cultural exchange activities. - To render assistance to states in…	Nigeria / Nigéria	00681
National Cultural Forum for the Sons of Jordan Badia [en] Al-mafrak Governorate Jordan			Jordan / Jordanie	00559
National Folk Museum of Korea - NFM [en] Samcheongdong-gil 35 Jongno-gu SEOUL 110-820 Republic of Korea http://www.nfm.go.kr [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1945 Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement - revitalization	Objectives/objectif: Devoted to the study, collection, and preservation of folk artifacts, it is also a forum for social education on folk culture through exhibitions and classes, which are designed to provide a better understanding of traditional Korean culture. Activities/activités: - Exhibits The standing exhibits are divided into three halls and an open-air exhibition. Hall 1 follows a timeline in the development of Korean folkways and lifestyles, starting from prehistory. Hall 2 focuses on how people worked and obtained the necessities of life, while Hall 3 covers the typical lifetime events of an upper class person in traditional Korean society. Special theme exhibits are also opened at least four times a year to broaden understanding of Korean folkways. An…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00256
National Folklore Support Centre [en] No.508, Fifth Floor, "Kaveri Complex" 96, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam Chennai- 600034 Tamilnadu India http://www.indianfolklore.org [phone] [e-mail]	Budget : US$10000 Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement - public programs and building digital community archives for local culture and knowledge	National Folklore Support Centre is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Indian folklore research through education, audio-visual documentation, building community digital archives for local culture and knowledge, public programming events, webcasting, publications and organizing seminars and symposia.	India / Inde	00088
National Gallery of Art - NGA [en] Plot 687 Utako District ABUJA Nigeria http://www.nga.gov.ng/ [phone] / [phone]	Creation/création : 1993 Domains/domaines : - traditional craftsmanship	Objectives/objectif: The Gallery is charged with the responsibility of: a) acquiring and collecting Nigerian works of art; b) organizing permanent and temporary exhibitions; c) organizing competitions and talent hunts in fine and applied arts; d) receiving donations and endowments to support the National collections of works of art; e) sponsoring and encouraging research into all aspects of arts; f) organizing workshops, lectures, seminars and conferences on the theory, practice and appreciation of arts; g) establishing and maintaining a Documentation Centre on Arts and Artists, and h)…	Nigeria / Nigéria	00684
National Institute of Anthropology and History [en] Institut national d’anthropologie et d’histoire [fr] Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia - INAH [es] Av. Revolución Nos. 4 y 6, Colonia San Angel C. P. 01000, MEXICO Mexico http://www.inah.gob.mx/ [phone] [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1939	Objectives/objectif: El Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia investiga, conserva y difunde el patrimonio arqueológico, antropológico, histórico y paleontológico de la nación para el fortalecimiento de la identidad y memoria de la sociedad que lo detenta.	Mexico / Mexique	00647
National Institute of Science Communication and information Resources - NISCAIR [en] Pusa Campus, NEW DELHI 110 012 India http://www.niscair.res.in/ [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2002 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: Mandate of NISCAIR: - To provide formal linkages of communication among the scientific community in the form of research journals in different areas of S&T. - To disseminate S&T information to general public, particularly school students, to inculcate interest in science among them. - To collect, collate and disseminate information on plant, animal and mineral wealth of the country. - To harness information technology applications in information management with particular reference to science communication and modernizing libraries. - To act as a facilitator in… Activities/activités: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) is devoted to science communication, dissemination and S&T information management systems and services using modern IT infrastructure. Broadly the core activity of NISCAIR is to collect/store, publish and disseminate S&T information through a mix of traditional and modern means, which benefits different segments of society. The institute offers wide range of information services ranging from literature search to production and printing of S&T publications. The institute has strong Human Resource Development… Cooperation/coopération: NISCAIR is the National Centre of the ISSN International Centre for assigning ISSN numbers for serials published in India. NISCAIR exchanges publications with over 150 institutions in 44 countries in the world. Distinguished experts from other countries visit the institute every year. NISCAIR’s scientists also attend international conferences, seminars, workshops and training programmes.	India / Inde	00302
National Museum [en] Executive House Bldg., P. Burgos St., cor. Taft Ave., Ermita, Metro-Manila 1000 Philippines http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph +[phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1901 Budget : US$$3,416,666.00 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe - oral traditions and expressions - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education	Activities/activités: General Category Museum (Anthropology, Archaeology, Archaeological Sites and Branches Division, Arts, Botany, Education, Engineering and Restoration, Geology, Zoology, Chemistry and Conservation Laboratory, Cultural Properties, Planetarium, Administrative Division) Government	Philippines / Philippines	00743
National Museum of Ethnology (Institute for Museums and Conservation) [en] [Museu Nacional de Etnologia (Instituto dos Museus e da Conservac;ao)] Av. IIha da Madeira 1400-203 LISBOA Portugal www.mnetnologia-ipmuseus.pt 351-21-3041160 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1965		Portugal / Portugal	00639
National Museum of Korea - NMK [en] 135 Seobinggo-ro Yongsan-gu SEOUL 140-026 Republic of Korea http://www.museum.go.kr [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1909 Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: The National Museum of Korea (NMK) endeavors to preserve, exhibit, and interpret Korean cultural heritage in a manner that befits its international scale. It also strives to grow into a world-class institution that serves the Korean people through international cultural exchanges. To achieve these missions, the NMK will focus on three objectives: popularization, globalization, and informatization. The National Museum of Korea is a cultural institution that represents all forms of Korean cultural heritage. The Asian Arts Gallery was created… Activities/activités: The museum now offers a variety of educational programs and has recently opened Children’s Museum. The museum not only offers gallery experience but also theatrical experiences through the new Yong Theater Hall, offering various musical performances, plays and films.	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00257
National Record Committee of the Intangible Cultural Heritage [en] Syrian Arab Republic		Objectives/objectif: Its mission is to coordinate with the concerned bodies in heritage : governmental, civial and individuals, to form the required concepts to develop the national list of Intangible Cultural Heritage components in Syrian Araba Republic	Syrian Arab Republic / République arabe syrienne	00236
National Research Institute for Cultural Properties [en] 13-43 Ueno Park Taito-Ku TOKYO 110-8713 Japan http://www.tobunken.go.jp/ [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1930 Budget : US$8,000,000 Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - conservation techniques for cultural properties Participation in statutory meetings/aux réunions statutaires : 2.COM; 2.GA	Activities/activités: The Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage holds a lecture to publicize the results of its research. This year, comparative study will be made of recorded performances and actual performances of intangible cultural properties. Persons engaged in the administration of the protection of cultural properties, representatives of preservation groups and researchers meet to discuss various issues associated with intangible folk cultural properties. The 9th Conference will be held in November 2006 on the subject of the conservation of folk techniques.	Japan / Japon	00092
National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage - NRICH [en] 472, Munji-dong Yuseong-gu DAEJEON P.O.: 305-380 Republic of Korea http://www.nricp.go.kr [phone] [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1969 Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - revitalization	Objectives/objectif: The Cultural Heritage Research Division takes charge of surveying and researching intangible cultural heritage and folklore cultural heritage. Intangible cultural heritage refer to intangible cultural products, such as drama, music, dance, and handicraft skills, which are of great historical, artistic or academic values. Cultural heritage include clothing, cuisine, housing, rituals, folk custom sand games, folk beliefs, and vocational skills. Research in to folk life deals with over all data about life of common people. The division attempts to make…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00255
National Theater of Korea [en] (100-857) 158, Jangchundan-gil, Chung-gu, SEOUL