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

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 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	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 Republic of Korea http://www.ntok.go.kr [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1950 Domains/domaines : - performing arts Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement - revitalization	Established in 1950 and celebrating its 57th anniversary this year, the National Theater of Korea (hereinafter referred to NTOK) has been a leading performance hall, promoting the nation’s performing arts. In conjunction with its four resident companies - the National Drama Company of Korea, the National Changgeuk Company of Korea, the National Dance Company, and the National Orchestra of Korea - the National Theater strives to globalize Korean traditional arts and recreate it with a modern interpretation. The challenge of…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00377
National Theatre, National Troupe of Nigeria [en] National Theatre Complex Iganmu Lagos Lagos state P.O.Box 6347 SHOMOLU Nigeria	Domains/domaines : - oral traditions and expressions - performing arts		Nigeria / Nigéria	00683
National University of Cultural Heritage [en] (323-812) 430 Habjeong-ri KYUAMMYEON Buyeo-gun, Chungchungnam-do Republic of Korea http://english.nuch.ac.kr [phone]	Creation/création : 1996 Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement - transmission, (non-)formal education	The establishment of the Korean National University of Cultural Heritage was justified by Presidential Decree 14982 and found in 1996 under Cultural Heritage Administration. The Korean National University of Cultural Heritage is a special institution for higher education established under the CHA to train heritage specialists in the scientific and professional management of cultural heritage. In particular, the University, which is specially designed to foster professionals in the fields of both tangible and intangible heritage, has systematically implemented a…	Republic of Korea / République de Corée	00399
Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation - NTDC [en] Federal secretariat Area One Garki ABUJA Nigeria http://www.tourism.gov.ng/			Nigeria / Nigéria	00697
Nigerian Folklore Society [en] Nigeria	Creation/création : 1980	Cooperation/coopération: The Society is assisted by the governement. Folklore	Nigeria / Nigéria	00209
Nihon Kogeikai [en] Tokyo National Museum 13-9 Ueno Park Taito-ku TOKYO 110-0007 Japan http://www.nihon-kogeikai.com [phone] [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1998 Domains/domaines : - traditional craftsmanship Participation in statutory meetings/aux réunions statutaires : 2.COM	NIHON KOGEIKAI intends to preserve the intangible cultural assets and train successors, conforming to the spirit of the law, by promoting further relations between artists and technologists to train the technique, making a profound study of traditional art crafts, as well as preserving and applying it to be improved, so that we would contribute to the improvement of culture. To popularize Japanese traditional art crafts, it holds some annual exhibitions by every branch office and section as well as by…	Japan / Japon	00093
Nike Art Gallery [en] Chief Mrs. Nike Davies - Okundaye Nike Gallery 4 Augustine Anozie Street (formely RD.11c) Off Admirally Way Lekki Estate Phase I Lekki Peninsula - LAGOS Nigeria http://www.nikeart.com/artcenters.htm 234 12705964 / 12705965 / 8033036969 / 8034096656 [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Domains/domaines : - performing arts - traditional craftsmanship		Nigeria / Nigéria	00695
Norwegian Crafts Development - NHU [en] [Norsk Handverksutvikling] Maihaugen Maihaugveien 1 2609 LILLHAMMER Norway http://www.nhu.no [phone] [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Creation/création : 1988 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe - traditional craftsmanship Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - preservation, protection - revitalization - transmission, (non-)formal education	Objectives/objectif: To protect, preserve, pass on and develop crafts as skills and knowledge, as expression and as a profession. NHUs aims to maintain and strenghthen crafts that are concidered to be rare and worthy of protection. Activities/activités: 1- Register of Craftsmen: Since 1987 the NHU has been responsible fDr a national Register of craftsmen/women. Today the register of Norwegian Craftsmen/women is searchable on the web. It provides craftsmen and craftswomen with an excellent marketing channel and gives documentation of their activities/skills. The register secures historical important information about craftsmen/women. 2- Projects Concerning the transfer and documentation of crafts skills and knowledge: Through a large number of projects we ensure that tradistional crafts are passed on. A particular emphasis is… Cooperation/coopération: One of the main tasks of NHU is cooperation and identifying practiconers of commmunities, groups and intangible heritage practiconers within a wide variety of endangered crafts. NHU has a policy of taking both male and female traditions into consideration and is at present looking into the possibility of identifying and strengthen crafts within traditional ethnic minorities. Through the whole history of NHU working with local communities and practiconers from the whole country has been the policy. Thus projects have…	Norway / Norvège	00097
Organisation pour la promotion des médecines traditionnelles - PROMETRA [fr] BP 6134 Dakar-Etoile Senegal http://www.prometra.org (221) 33 832-2850 [e-mail]; [e-mail]	Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe	Objectives/objectif: PROMETRA International est autant un organisme de recherche culturelle, de pratique médicale et de diffusion scientifique qu’un instrument panafricain d’intégration et de relations internationales à travers la revalorisation des médecines traditionnelles, des religions anciennes, des savoirs endogènes et de la spiritualité universelle. PROMETRA International a 23 représentations à travers le monde dont 17 en Afrique et jouit depuis 2004 d’un Accord de Siège qui lui confère une reconnaissance diplomatique au Sénégal, pays abritant son siège. Les activités menées par… Activities/activités: PROMETRA International bénéficie d’une expérience de plusieurs années d’organisation et de mobilisation des dépositaires de savoirs et de savoir-faire traditionnels, pour la réhabilitation des valeurs de la civilisation de l’Afrique, de sa diaspora, et celle des humanités en général. En dehors de son antenne basée aux USA, toutes les représentations nationales de PROMETRA International établissent des relations de partenariat, de respect mutuel et de confiance réciproque avec les dignitaires de la culture et de la sagesse des groupements communautaires… Cooperation/coopération: PROMETRA International a des expériences multiples, multiformes, pluridisciplinaires, multisectorielles et spécifiques par rapport à ses représentations nationales et aux groupes ethniques selon les pays concernés. Voici quelques cas de figures illustrant les relations avec les praticiens du patrimoine culturel immatériel de pays pris à titre d’exemples. - Au Sénégal Le Xoy est une séance de voyance publique traditionnelle que PROMETRA International organise chaque année avec les Saltigi grands maîtres voyants de l’ethnie seereer. Pratique immatérielle de très haute portée, le…	Senegal / Sénégal	00295
Orpheus Cultural Connections [en] Suite C36B Commerce Plaza Area 1 Garki ABUJA Nigeria [phone] [e-mail]			Nigeria / Nigéria	00685
Osmangazi University Folklore Research and Training Center - HAMER [en] [Osmangazi Üniversitesi Halkbilim Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi] Meşelik Kampusu 26480 ESKISEHIR Turkey 222.239 37 50 (10 Line) /1454 [e-mail]	Creation/création : 2001	Objectives/objectif: HAMER opposes data collecting from an archivist’s point of view and aims to publish research results both at national and international levels. Also it aims to comment on their results by the help of modern approaches and transmit them to the analytic phases.	Turkey / Turquie	00227
Oxlajunti’ S.C. Avenida Zinacantán No. 2 Colonia Erasto Urbina SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS Chiapas - CP 29217 Mexico 01 967 87676 [e-mail]	Budget : US$1000 Domains/domaines : - knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe - oral traditions and expressions - social practices, rituals and festive events Measures/Measure : - identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making) - promotion, enhancement	Oxlajunti’SC es una organización integrada por indígenas hablantes de las lenguas tseltal, tsotsil, ch’ol, tojolab’al, zoque y mam de Chiapas, México. A partir de la experiencia adquirida en diversos campos y espacios de trabajo de manera individual a lo largo de más de 20 años, se logró el 10 de marzo de 2006 articular todas estas experiencias en el trabajo de recopilación, escritura, traducción, difusión y publicación de tradiciones orales; asimismo realiza actividades de promoción de la escritura e…	Mexico / Mexique	00233
Padmashri. Gayatri Sankaran, A/G4, Mahaveer Apartments, 4, East Coast Road, Thiruvanmiyur, CHENNAI - 600 041 India			India / Inde	00390
Parc naturel régional de la Narbonnaise - PNR [fr] Domaine de Montplaisir 11100 NARBONNE France http://www.parc-naturel-narbonnaise.fr +33 (0)4.68.42.23.70 [e-mail]		Activities/activités: Le Parc est composé de 29 communes de l’Aude	France	00065
Patronato Nacional del Misteri d’Elche [es] [Patronat del Misteri d’Elx] Carrer Major de la Vila, 27 03202 ELX