CIOFF is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) in formal consultative relations with UNESCO. Created in 1970, CIOFF members (National Sections) are present in more than 75 countries on all continents. The history of CIOFF will give you an introduction to its organization and development from its origins to nowdays, in particular The interest for folklore Festivals The foundation of CIOFF CIOFF wide open to the world A new structure Relations with UNESCO Images and souvenirs: 1970 - 1990 A tribute to the pioneers CIOFF 30 years later