CURRENT EVENTS

New Delhi, India – December 10, 2025 – CIOFF® International took an active role at the 20th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (20.COM), held December 8–13 at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. CIOFF® was represented by Katarina Čović, its Youth Representative to UNESCO. See more.

The 54th World Congress of CIOFF® (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts) has successfully concluded in Santiago, Chile. The event gathered representatives from various National Sections and Partner Members, united by their shared passion for intangible cultural heritage from around the world. See more

We're preparing for the 54th CIOFF® World Congress, which will take place from October 19th to 26th in Santiago, Chile 🇨🇱

More than 100 people representing 46 of our members will gather to discuss, plan, and make decisions that will allow our organization to advance its hard work #ForLivingTraditions  See you soon!

From 12 September to 11 October, Yeongdong in South Korea will host the World Traditional Music & Arts Expo

CIOFF® president attended the opening ceremony in representation of the partnership we stablished with the organizers to bring most of the countries that will be participating along the event.

We thank CIOFF® South Korea for their efforts and all the participant groups that are traveling through the CIOFF® network and keep working.

It’s World Folklore Day!

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Our opportunity to thank all festivals, artists and communities around the world that keep traditions alive and share them to all kind of public. Let’s never stop working.

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Join the celebration by exploring and sharing your favorite folklore from around the world!