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

Syrian Arab Republic
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		Syrian Arab Republic / République arabe syrienne	00739
Le patrimoine syriaque [fr] Alep Syrian Arab Republic 0933393444			Syrian Arab Republic / République arabe syrienne	00736
Les services centraux du ministère de la culture et de la sauvegarde du patrimoine [fr] Tunisia			Tunisia / Tunisie	00624
Limassol Folklore Association [en] Evagora Papachristoforou 8 CY 3485 LIMASSOL Cyprus (357.5)65076	Creation/création : 1977 Domains/domaines : - performing arts	Objectives/objectif: The Limassol Folklore Association aims to protect and promote properly the authentic cultural tradition of Cyprus. It focuses on the quality and the authentic presentation of music and dance tradition, achieved by constant research, accumulation, registration and elaboration of the material and by maintaining close cooperation with specialized folklore scientists. Activities/activités: It also organizes periodically folklore lectures and symposiums, and participates in international folklore competitions. The Association has been organizing every two years the International Children Festival, which has become a tradition in Cyprus, hosting children dance teams from all around the world.	Cyprus / Chypre	00317
Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre - LLKC [en] [Lietuvos liaudies kultūros centras] Barboros Radvilaitės 8 LT-O 1124 VILNIUS Lithuania http://www.llkc.lt/ [phone] [e-mail]			Lithuania / Lituanie	00487
Lithuanian Society of Ethnic Culture [en] [Lietuvių etninės kultūros draugija] Pamėnkalnio g. 34 LT-01114 VILNIUS Lithuania [phone] / [phone] [e-mail]		Activities/activités: The Lithuanian society for ethnic culture is in charge of four ethnographic and folk art ensembles: Salcinelis, Alna, Gimtine and the ethnographic ensemble Dusnycia.	Lithuania / Lituanie	00140
Lithuanian Society of Ramuva [en] Antano Vivulskio g. 27-4 VILNIUS Lithuania [phone] [e-mail]			Lithuania / Lituanie	00146
Lithuanian Society of Regional Studies [en] Barboros Radvilaitės g. 8 LT -01124 VILNIUS Lithuania [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1961 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	Activities/activités: The Society is a group of people who collect and research the history of their lands, national traditions and customs, and who cherish and protect their historic and cultural heritage. By collecting facts from various regions, researchers assist academic institutions and national museums. Over the years, the Society has accumulated its archives, containing some 3,000 various items from all Lithuania.	Lithuania / Lituanie	00141
Lyceum Club of Greek Women [en] 17, Dimokritou str. 10673 ΑTHENS Greece +30-210- 36.34.383/ 210-36.39.704	Creation/création : 1911 Domains/domaines : - performing arts - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)	Objectives/objectif: Lyceum Club of Greek Women is a non-profit organization, founded in 1910. with main purposes: a) to gather information regarding the Greek regional costumes. b) to collect original research material. c) to organize seminars and exhibitions on the subject of the Greek traditional costume. Activities/activités: At the beginning of 1994 -following a request by the president of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Ioanna Papantoniou- the Lyceum Club of Greek Women became a permanent collaborator of the National Archive of the Greek Traditional Costume and offered to provide a permanent home for the Archive on the premises of its Museum of the History of the Greek Costume.	Greece / Grèce	00075
Maan band for popular arts [en] Maan governorate Jordan			Jordan / Jordanie	00567
Madaba band for popular and dramatic arts [en] Madaba Governorate Jordan			Jordan / Jordanie	00560
Maison des Cultures du Monde [fr] 101, bd Raspail F-75006 PARIS France http://www.mcm.asso.fr + 33 1 45 44 72 30 [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1982 Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - social practices, rituals and festive events Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education Participation in statutory meetings/aux réunions statutaires : 2.EXT.COM; 3.COM	Objectives/objectif: La Maison des Cultures du Monde a pour objet de favoriser les échanges et les dialogues entre les formes d’expression et les identités culturelles des peuples du monde, et de promouvoir la diversité culturelle dans un contexte de mondialisation. Elle fut créée en 1982 afin de répondre à la nécessité d’appliquer le principe de réciprocité dans les relations culturelles françaises avec le monde. La France, jusqu’alors soucieuse de son rayonnement, avait tissé un vaste réseau d’Alliances Françaises et de Centres… Activities/activités: FESTIVAL DE L’IMAGINAIRE : Créé en 1997, le Festival de l’Imaginaire concentre ses efforts dans le domaine des cultures du monde. Scène ouverte aux peuples et à leurs formes d’expression les moins connues ou les plus rares, le Festival de l’Imaginaire définit sa politique de programmation sur l’exploration, la découverte et la révélation en cherchant à susciter chez le spectateur une perpétuelle curiosité. Savants ou populaires, contemporains ou traditionnels, minimalistes ou sophistiqués, les spectacles du Festival de l’Imaginaire sont… Cooperation/coopération: JOURNÉES DU PATRIMOINE CULTUREL IMMATÉRIEL : La Maison des Cultures du Monde, en association étroite avec la Commission nationale française auprès de l’Unesco, organise depuis 2004 les « Journées du patrimoine culturel immatériel », réunissant pour des séances de travail et de réflexion les professionnels concernés par cette convention et soucieux de promouvoir la sauvegarde du patrimoine culturel immatériel. (voir annexe n°3) CHEFS D’OEUVRE DU PATRIMOINE CULTUREL IMMATÉRIEL : Depuis sa création, le Festival de l’Imaginaire met chaque année à…	France	00045
Maison méditerranéenne des sciences de l’homme - Phonothèque - MMSH [fr] 5 rue du château de l’Horloge BP 647 13 094 Aix en Provence cedex 2 France [phone] [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1997 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts - social practices, rituals and festive events - traditional craftsmanship - histoire orale, ethnomusicologie, anthropologie, littérature orale Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: Les objectifs de la Phonothèque de la Maison Méditerranéenne des Sciences de l’Homme sont de: - constituer un corpus de documents sonores ayant une valeur d’information ethnologique, linguistique, historique, musicologique ou littéraire relevant principalement de l’aire Méditerranéenne mais plus largement des aires de recherche sur lesquels travaillent les chercheurs du CNRS liés à l’institution de la MMSH. - assurer à ces phonogrammes une bonne conservation associée à une analyse en accord avec les normes et formats d’échanges internationaux. - permettre une… Activities/activités: La Phonothèque est un service de la Maison Méditerranéenne des Sciences de l’Homme. La MMSH est un campus de recherche et d’enseignement spécialisé sur le monde méditerranéen dans le domaine des sciences humaines et sociales. Cet ensemble fédère, autour d’une structure de service et d’animation de la recherche, dix laboratoires, des unités d’enseignement et une Ecole Doctorale. La MMSH est appelée à nouer des liens permanents et solides avec différentes autres institutions régionales, nationales ou internationales. La Méditerranée n’est… Cooperation/coopération: Au niveau national : - Avec le réseau des Maisons des Sciences de l’Homme (MSH). Entre 2004 et 2007, elle a participé à l’ACI (Action Concertée Incitative) Archives et Terrain, dirigée par la Maison René Ginouvès, en collaboration avec la MSH de Strasbourg pour mettre en place un observatoire de l’archivage des données de terrain. L’objectif était et de réfléchir sur les nouvelles possibilités de réinterprétation et de recherche comparative des sources issues du terrain et de proposer un ensemble de…	France	00059
Makers of Traditionnal Crafts [en] Amman governorate Jordan	Domains/domaines : - traditional craftsmanship		Jordan / Jordanie	00543
Mamelomaso RP 8656 ANTANANARIVO (101) Madagascar 24 271 34 [e-mail]	Measures/Measure : - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education - Expositions, conferences, restauration	-Préservation, Promotion, Conservation -Expositions, Conférences, Autres manifestations culturelles, Travaux de restauration	Madagascar	00486
Marathawada University [en] Campus D-1, Type II Quarter AURANGABAD Maharashtra India http://www.bamu.net/ 0240-2400808	Creation/création : 1958	Objectives/objectif: The functions of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University are as follows: (1) To play a significant role in the economic, educational, social and cultural development of people of Marathwada. (2) To cater to the need of higher education in the region. (3) …	India / Inde	00373
Marko Cepenkov Institute of Folklore [en] [Институтот за фолклор "Марко Цепенков"] Ruzveltova 3 1000 SKOPJE The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia http://ifmc.ukim.mk [phone]/[phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1950	Objectives/objectif: In the carrying-out of its activities, the Marko Cepenkov Institute of Folklore sets itself the following main tasks: - to follow and study systematically matters in the sphere of folklore; - to work out and improve investigative methods in its sphere; - to implement its scholarly achievements in order to be of service to the community; - to perform scientific, scholarly and research activities, and if necessary teaching and applicative activities as well, in the field of the folklore of the Macedonian people,…	The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia / ex-République yougoslave de Macédoine	00267
Matha Perampra Theatre Group Krishnalayam MENHANNIAM (PO) Kozhikode District Kerala India			India / Inde	00404
Maya Cooperative Housing Society [en] 5 - College Path Prabhadevi Dadar MUMBAI -400 028, M. S. India 022 - 43 11422			India / Inde	00351
Ma’an Young band for Arts [en] Amman governorate Jordan			Jordan / Jordanie	00539
Mediterranean Diet Foundation [en] Fundación Dieta Mediterránea - FDM [es] Johann Sebastian Bach, 8 entlo 2a 08021 BARCELONA Spain http://www.dietamediterranea.com [phone] dietamed@dietamediterranea; [e-mail]	Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - social practices, rituals and festive events - Culinary practices; History and anthropology of alimentation; Food Culture; Family; Health and well being Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education Participation in statutory meetings/aux réunions statutaires : 1.EXT.COM; 2.COM; 2.EXT.COM; 2.GA; 3.COM	Objectives/objectif: FDM is a non profit organization with a strictly scientific and cultural agenda, whose main objective is the safeguarding of the millennium old heritage shared by the populations of the Mediterranean basin, whose philosophy of life and food and culinary traditions have awakened the interest of eminent scientists from around the globe in the last few decades due to its role in the prevention of numerous diseases. To accomplish this, it promotes the investigation and dissemination of the many advantages… Activities/activités: To safeguard the Mediterranean Diet, the intangible culture heritage shared by all Mediterraneans, since its creation, the FDM has been promoting the research, dissemination and publishing on Mediterranean Diet, its cultural aspects and contribution to health. Among its activities: - Dissemination of new research findings and updates regarding the Mediterranean diet and its cultural value through biennial International Conferences that take place during one of the biggest international food exhibitions, Alimentaria. To date, six conferences have been held, during a… Cooperation/coopération: Since its creation the FDM has been collaborating with other actors concerned by this intangible cultural heritage at all levels: organizations, local communities, market networks, farmers, consumers, scientists, schools. Actually every single activity has been realized in collaboration with some of these actors that participate both in the project ideation, creation and their realisation and follow-up. Apart from the activities described in the previous point, we can mention as example: - Establishment of institutional collaborations with the objective of promoting educational…	Spain / Espagne	00013
Meera Kala Mandir [en] [Meera Kala Mandir] Hiran Magri Sector-11, Udaipur India www.meerakalamandir.com 91 294-2583176 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1955 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe - 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	Objectives/objectif: (ii) To Popularize them through Stage Performance and Ballet. (iii) Progress development of classical Art, Music and Dances through Educational wing. (iv) To Perform Music, Dance and Nritya-Natika before Society on the songs & Philosophical life of saint Meera in beloved memory ofLord Krishna. (v) To do Research work on Meera’s literature for publication & Publicity work. (vi) To keep Balance between Rural Art & Urban Artistic Culture and to develop/enhance them through Arty & Culture activities. (vii) To develop Centers for Music college… Activities/activités: Meera Kala Mandir IS a prestigious Art and Cultural institute established by Nrityacharya Shri Prakash Verma, Founder-director, Actor, Producer, Controller in the year 1955 in Udaipur, Rajasthan state ofIndia. The Institute is registered & recognized by Govt. of Rajasthan at State level, Ministry of Art & Culture, Govt. of India level and affiliated with Sangeet Natak Academy, Jodhpur & Delhi. Meera Kala Mandir got well name & fame not only at State or National level but it has been… Cooperation/coopération: Meera Kala Mandir being an Art & Cultural institute headed by Shri Prakash verma, a well known Nrityacharya, Sangeetagya, Founder-Director/Art Director, Producer, Actor & able Administrator in institute since last 55 years Who is f"l1ly dedicated to this institute who has given birth to this institute, Nourished it and brought to this stage & gigantic tree - Vat-vraksha & given a glorious name & fame in India & abroad. This he could achieve only due to his cool, co-operatives…	India / Inde	00371
Mevlana Araştırmaları Derneği Menekşe 2 Sok. 19/9 Kızılay ANKARA Turkey			Turkey / Turquie	00224
Mission patrimoine maritime [fr] 150 avenue de Milan Zone St Charles 66000 PERPIGNAN France http://www.cg66.fr/culture/patrimoine_maritime/mission/index.html +33 (0)4.68.85.89.35 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2002 Domains/domaines : - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: La Mission du Patrimoine Maritime a été créée en juillet 2002 avec un triple objectif : - localiser et inventorier les embarcations traditionnelles méditerranéennes sur le littoral nord catalan. - mettre en réseau les associations travaillant sur le patrimoine maritime méditerranéen. - mettre en place un atelier de restauration destiné à la réhabilitation de ce patrimoine. Activities/activités: La Mission du Patrimoine maritime a pour objet la sauvegarde, la conservation et la mise en valeur du patrimoine matériel - les embarcations, leurs appareils de pêche, les aménagements à terre – et du patrimoine immatériel et culturel – les récits de vie, les éléments de la vie quotidienne, l’histoire maritime des Pyrénées-Orientales. 1- Inventaire - Recensement des objets maritimes. - Inventaire et recensement des embarcations traditionnelles de la méditerranée disséminées sur le littoral nord catalan. - Contrôle sanitaire. - Recueil des témoignages des…	France	00071
Mizo Cultural Organization - MCO [en] Archives Hall Building Zarkawt. Babu Tlang Aisawl - Pin. 796 001 India	Creation/création : 1993 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	Objectives/objectif: 1. Promote and Preservation of Mizo Culture values. 2. To import knowledge and skill of Mizo traditions (mizo way of living) in a constructive direction among the younger generations and to teach theme to give-up the social evils if and when necessary. 3. To promote and presure Mizo Cultural Folk Songs, Dances and Traditional Dresses. 4. To promote and popularise the Mizo Culture among others. 5. To promote and protect Mizo Culture Dances, Folk Songs and Dresses in the best of similar throughout… Activities/activités: 1. General Assembly of the Organisation is used to have every year in the month of February since 1994. 2. Seminar on Culture and National Integration was organized by the Organisation on 10.04.2003 at Chaltlang Community Hall, Aizawl. Dr. Rualkhuma Colney Prominent citizen presented the Paper. 3. With the sponsorship of both Art & Culture and Tourism Departments, Government of Mizoram, the Organisation organised Thalfavang Kut at Aizawl on 10th November 2003. 5. The Organisation organised Vocational Training on Culture for Children…	India / Inde	00414
Mizoram Upa Pawl C/o Director, Art & Culture, Mc Donald Hill, Post Box No.062, AIZAWL -796 001