Second Session of the Intergovernmental Committee (2com) for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage : Item 2 of the agenda

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Kaamgar Kalyan Kendra P.O. PORBANDAR Gujarat India 0286-2242386; 9825270947			India / Inde	00359
Kadamb Centre for Dance and Music [en] Parimal Garden, C.G. Road AHMEDABAD 380 006 Gujarat India http://www.kadamb.org [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1967 Domains/domaines : - performing arts Measures/Measure : - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	Dance academy	India / Inde	00090
Kala Academy Goa [en] Campal PANAJI - 403001 Goa India http://www.kalaacademy.org/ 91-832-2420451 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1969	Objectives/objectif: a) The Academy aims at fostering and developing dance, drama, music, literature and other arts and also promoting through them the cultural unity of the country. b) The Academy for the attainment of the above aims and objects shall have the following powers and functions, namely: i) To co-ordinate the activities of its affiliated bodies functioning in various parts of this State. ii) To encourage exchange of ideas and techniques between various parts of this State with regard to dance, drama, music, literature and fine arts. iii) To…	India / Inde	00372
Kedar Art & Research Institute [en] Kareli Bagh VADODARA-390018 Gujarat India	Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)		India / Inde	00355
Kimon Xylotymboy Dancing Group [en] Chiou 2 7510 Xylοtimbou LARNAKA Cyprus 00357-24723723, 00357-99351723, [e-mail]	Domains/domaines : - performing arts Measures/Measure : - transmission, (non-)formal education	Cooperation/coopération: It collaborates with the musical scheme Mesogeios, but also has its own folklore musicians. It consists of 150 dancers, presents Greek dances generally, often is presented in television programs, and every summer has a tour in Cyprus and Greece.	Cyprus / Chypre	00322
Kofranjah band for popular and dramatic arts [en] Ajlune governorate Jordan			Jordan / Jordanie	00554
Konkani Akademi 243, Patto Colony, PANAJI - 403 001 Goa India http://www.goakonkaniakademi.org/akademi/aims.htm 0832 – 2437385 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1986	Objectives/objectif: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : The Akademi aims at bringing about speedy development of the Konkani language, Literature and Culture and also at promoting Cultural unity of this state through the Konkani language and Literature. The Akademi for the attainment of the above aims and objectives, shall have the following functions: 1- To initiate, assist or undertake implementation of projects or schemes of research in the field of Konkani language, literature and culture. 2- To initiate, assist or undertake publication…	India / Inde	00368
Konya Kültür ve Turizm Derneği Mevlana Cad. No: 2 Karatay KONYA Turkey			Turkey / Turquie	00223
Korea Association Preservation of ICH Properties [en] (135-090) 1112-2 Samsung-dong Gangnam-gu SEOUL Republic of Korea http://www.kpicaa.co.kr [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1973 Domains/domaines : - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	An Initiative of the Korea Association Preservation of ICH Properties was found in 1973, aimed at contributing to safeguarding and preservation of traditional craft work as well as promotion of craft industry, thus enhancing culture on the craft sector. The main activities of this organization are (a) to bear future transmitters for craft art, (b) to support research, survey and projects relevant to craft, (c) to publicize craft art, (d) to hold exhibitions pursuing promotion of international exchanges, and…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00402
Korea Content Export Information System [en] Kocca B/D 641-2 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, SEOUL Republic of Korea http://www.koreacontent.org [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2001 Measures/Measure : - promotion, enhancement - revitalization	Since the advent of the 21st century, the existing industrial society has been transforming rapidly into a knowledge-driven society where human knowledge, sensibility, creativity, and imagination create added value. The knowledge-driven service industry is also emerging as the principal axis of the next generation world economy, with the culture content industry at its core. The Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) is committed to fostering the growth of the culture content business in Korea. Korean culture content such as animations,…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00378
Korea Craft Promotion Foundation - KCPF [en] (110-300) 182-2 Gwanhoon-dong, Jongno-gu SEOUL Republic of Korea http://www.kcpf.or.kr/jsp/eng/ [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2004	Objectives/objectif: Korean Craft Promotion Foundation is a Ministry of Culture and Tourism subsidiary body that was established on April 1, 2000, with the objective of contributing to the promotion of culture and tourism products through discovery, development, promotion, distribution, and sales of internationally appealing, high-quality culture and tourism products. Ever since establishment, our foundation has provided a place for people to exchange information on craft work and culture and tourism products in Seoul’s Insa-dong, the heart of traditional Korean culture, and…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00389
Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation - CHF [en] 406 Bongeunsa-ro, Kangnam-gu Seoul Republic of Korea http://www.chf.or.kr [phone] [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1980 Domains/domaines : - performing arts - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (CHF) was established, aimed at protecting and preserving Korea’s cultural properties, creatively enhancing, developing and utilizing its traditional lifestyle culture, and thereby promote the preservation and safeguarding of the national culture as well as the culture in Asia. Since 1980, CHF has executed various projects that involve traditional ceremonies, arts, crafts, foods, performances, and exhibitions; diverse cultural experiences; educational and publishing activities; and tourism products, including the traditional wedding experience. CHF has conducted research projects… Cooperation/coopération: Promotion and Enhancement: 1- Living Human Treasures’ showcases and Permanent Exhibitions The Living Human Treasures’ showcase in particular craft work, organized by CHF is held annually every May to June by inviting elderly holders of Intangible Cultural Properties (Living Human Treasure), in order to display their art work, and learn about the skill lineage of a given intangible cultural heritage. The permanent exhibitions designed by CHF is held all the year round at the Important Intangible Cultural Heritage Transmitters’ Centre, to…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00253
Korea Culture and Tourism Institute - KCTI [en] 827 Banghwa-dong Gangseo-gu SEOUL Republic of Korea http://www.kcti.re.kr [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1996 Measures/Measure : - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: Goals and basic direction : - To develop as a representative think tank group that will lead in the development of cultural and tourism policies in order to create a culture-centered society To develop an efficient organizational structure that responds to a knowledge-based society and strives to meet customer demands and environmental changes. - To boost the capacity for balanced development of mid- and long-term policies, policy evaluation and analysis of cultural and tourism policy trends, to raise awareness of…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00251
Korean Foklore Society - KOFOS [en] Folklore Department, Chung-ang University Hoeseok-dong Dongjak-gu SEOUL Republic of Korea http://www.kofos.or.kr [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1955 Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement	Objectives/objectif: The Korean Folklore Society was found, aimed at researching and analyzing folkloric issues in Korea and its neighboring territories. The objectives of the Korean Folklore Society are as follows: (a) to hold international science councils, lectures and research conferences, (b) to collect, investigate and research on material for folklore, (c) to publish quarterly magazines, (d) to promote international exchange with oversea folklore societies, (e) to carry out projects on restoration and preservation for folkloric material (publications, movies, records etc), and (f) to conduct projects relevant… Activities/activités: The Korean Folklore Society has convened a number of science councils since its launch; the summer science council considering a subject of ’formation of villages and the relevant to folklore studies’ was held in June 2008. Also, the quarterly magazine ’Korean Folklore’ has been continuously published since 1956.	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00252
La Almolda Expresión Cultural - LAEC [es] Plaza de España nº9 Casa de la cultura La Almolda 50178 ZARAGOZA Spain http://usuarios.lycos.es/laec/ [e-mail]; [e-mail]		Objectives/objectif: Sus fines son: - Promoción, fomento y desarrollo integral del entorno local, dinamizando los sectores cultural y socioeconómico de la zona. - Promoción y desarrollo de los medios de comunicación social locales, permitiendo la participación de los ciudadanos en los mismos. - Potenciar la cultura. tratando de recuperar las culturas autóctonas y los rasgos de identidad propios del entorno. - Generar una dinámica de innovación, tanto tecnológica como cultural. - Exponer a las autoridades y entidades competentes las necesidades… Activities/activités: Para llevar a cabo dichos fines : Formar grupos de trabajo que desarrollen actividades destinadas a lo anteriormente citado. la contratación en régimen laboral y/o en arrendamiento de servicios con cuantas personas sean necesarias para el normal desenvolvimiento de la Asociación, y en general, cuantas actividades y servicios se crean oportunos para la realización de sus fines, utilizando para ello cuantos medios tengan a su alcance.	Spain / Espagne	00164
Laboratoire de recherche en ethnicité, culture et développement - LACED [fr] [Laboratorio de Pesquisa em Etnicidade, Cultura e Desenvolvimento] Quinta da Boa Vista, s/n – São Cristóvão 20940-040 RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ Brazil http://www.laced.mn.ufrj.br [phone] ext. 217|221 [e-mail]; [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2001 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) - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	Département d’ Anthropologie/ Musée National/UFRJ. Entité civile à but non lucratif, appuyée par la Société des Amis du Musée National (SAMN), dont les activités sont dirigées vers le développement de projets de recherche et action sociale, de gestion et exposition de collections scientifiques et documentales, de publications, production audio-visuelle, diffusion scientifique par moyens électroniques, activités didactiques, aide technique pour des institutions gouvernamentales et non-gouvernamentales, ayant comme base la perspective d’une anthropologie d’action.	Brazil / Brésil	00032
Laboratoire des langues, des littératures et des Sociétés africaines [fr] Université Cheikh Anta Diop B.P 5005 DAKAR-FANN Senegal [phone]	Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions		Senegal / Sénégal	00296
Laboratoire d’éducation patrimoniale - LABOEP [fr] [Laboratorio de educação patrimonial] Faculdade de Educação da Universidade Federal Fluminense Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, s/n – São Domingos Campus do Gragoatá – bloco D, sala 245 24210-370 NITERÓI, RJ Brazil http://www.uff.br [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2003 Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - transmission, (non-)formal education	Entité créée en 2003 pour discuter les questions concernant le patrimoine culturel brésilien, ses relations avec le contexte international, ses relations avec l’éducation, par le moyen de cours et seminaries, projets de recherche et d’ extension universitaire.	Brazil / Brésil	00037
Laboratoire d’éthnomusicologie de l’Université de Pernambuco [fr] [Laboratório de etnomusicologia da Univerdade de Pernambuco] Centro de Convenções da UFPE Sala Andorinha, 2º. Avenida dos Reitores s/n 50670-901 RECIFE, PE Brazil [phone] / 2126 8597 [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2001 Domains/domaines : - performing arts Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)	Entité vouée à la recherche et à la documentation des manifestations musicales de la culture populaire et des communautés traditionnelles.	Brazil / Brésil	00038
Laboratoire interdisciplinaire Patrimoine transformations sociales - LIP2T [fr] Département de langue et lettres malgache Faculté des lettres et sciences humaines RP 907 ANTANANARIVO (101) Madagascar 22 235 63 post 16 lip2t @ yahoo.fr	Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement	Objectives/objectif: Faire de l’homme le moteur et la finalité du développement. Laboratoire d’Anthropologie: - Observations - Analyse du Patrimoine National, naturel et culturel	Madagascar	00477
Laboratorie Development Foundation - LDF [en] Allan Louisy Street PO Box LB 21 LABORIE Saint Lucia http://www.laboriecommunity.net 1 758 455 9910 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2002	Objectives/objectif: The Foundation’s vision and objectives are the same as that described in the Strategic Development Plan for Laborie, i.e. to promote social, and economic development that will contribute to a “culturally vibrant community where there is continuous improvement in the quality of life and where people are able to enjoy all the basic necessities and to participate fully in the process of development.” This plan outlines the development goals of the majority of the residents of Laborie. Activities/activités: It’s functions are to: - Coordinate the planning and implementation of development activities and projects. - Mobilize the community and involve all citizens in planning and implementation of development projects. - Raise funds for projects and activities to be undertaken by itself and by other organizations. - Implement specific projects whenever there is no other organisation capable of implementing them. - Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Strategic Development Plan for Laborie.	Saint Lucia / Sainte-Lucie	00135
Lace In Flanders - KiV [en] [Kant in Vlaanderen VZW] Infirmeriestraat 5 3290 Diest Belgium http://www.kantinvlaanderen.be [phone]; [phone] + 32 16 25 75 01 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1997 Budget : US$35000 Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - other - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship - ’Lace in Flanders’ also promotes lace making as contemporary textile art Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education - Cataloguing and conservation storage	Objectives/objectif: The non profit organisation “Lace in Flanders” (Kant in Vlaanderen) was founded in 1997 with the purpose of safeguarding the craft of needle and bobbin lace making and related techniques. The association has officially been acknowledged by the Flemish Government as a representative for lace and the craft of lace making and as such acts as its spokesperson. "Lace in Flanders" is an organisation being led by highly motivated volunteers, mainly (but not exclusively) women, driven by… Activities/activités: “Lace in Flanders” (Kant in Vlaanderen) treasures lace and lacemaking as an important intangible cultural heritage for Flanders, Europe and the World. The art of lacemaking is a valued craft with a long and important textile and social history. Starting simultaneously in Flanders and Italy in the early 16th C the craft has been passed down through the generations and has been, and still is constantly updated by designers and lacemakers . Despite industrialisation in the 19th… Cooperation/coopération: “Lace in Flanders” has officially been acknowledged by the Flemisch Government as a representative organisation for the intangible cultural heritage of lace, lace making and related techniques. Safeguarding programmes are the core business of the organisation. Therefore “Lace in Flanders” co-operates with museums (c), experts (b), national (a), and international (d) organisations. a) “Lace in Flanders”” operates in close contact with FARO. Flemish interface centre for cultural heritag (FARO. Vlaams steunpunt voor cultureel erfgoed vzw). “Lace…	Belgium / Belgique	00122
Latvian Association of Anthropologists [en] Faculty of History and Philosophy University of Latvia Brivibas boulevard 32, RIGA LV-1586 Latvia http://anthropology.network.lv/EN/engli.html [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1999	Objectives/objectif: TASKS - Popularisation of contemporary methods, studies and concepts of social and cultural anthropology in Latvia. - Organisation of activities in connection with the studies and education in anthropology. - Provision of expertise about the processes and problems of the current society of Latvia. - Provision of the members of the Association with the possibility to participate in discussions, seminars, conferences etc. Activities/activités: FIELDS OF ACTIVITY - Facilitation of acquisition, development, distribution and regeneration of the anthropological knowledge. - Publication and distribution of books, conference materials and periodicals on the actual problems of social and cultural anthropology. - Preparation and publication of materials dedicated to intercultural education. - Organisation of lectures, discussions, seminars, conferences, expeditions, fieldworks, etc. - Facilitation of publication of materials about social and cultural anthropology in the mass media.	Latvia / Lettonie	00149
Le club musical [fr] Latakieh