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Eighteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

The 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place in Botswana from 4 to 9 December 2023.
Seperu dance groups are dominated by female practitioners
Element Seperu folkdance and associated practices (Botswana) Inscribed in 2019 (14.COM) on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
© Ishmael Ogaufi Otlaadisa and Veekuhane, Botswana, 2018
4 December 2023 - 9 December 2023
Event
Eighteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Rooms :
Kasane
Type :
Cat II – Intergovernmental meeting, other than international conference of States
Arrangement type :
In-Person

The eighteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place at the Wild View Resort in Kasane, Republic of Botswana from Monday 4 to Saturday 9 December 2023. An opening ceremony is tentatively scheduled on Sunday 3 December 2023. The session will be chaired by H.E. Mr Mustaq Moorad, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Botswana to UNESCO.

An information and exchange meeting was held at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, on 2 October 2023 to present the working methods of the Committee as well as practical information concerning this session.

Registration of delegates will be open from October 2023.  Meanwhile, delegates are encouraged to book their accommodation as early as possible, using the list of hotels recommended by the host country.

Mushishi, the peacock tail signifies the pride of being Veekuhane and the artistry of dance.

Find out all information on the Intangible Cultural Heritage web page

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