Promoting Culture of Peace

South Korea's incumbent president on charges of masterminding an insurrection, is finally arrested.

January 15, 2025, Seoul – In the midst of South Korea`s political turmoil, former President Yoon Seok-yeol, suspended from office on charges of treason, was finally arrested. He faces allegations of attempting to paraly

Lim's Literary Stroll: Episode 28

Sometimes, you just want to escape the monotony of daily life. Today, my wife and I decided to skip our pencil sketching class and, on a whim, drove

Folkland International Centre for Folklore and Culture: Celebrating 35 Years of Cultural Excellence

Founded in 1989, the Folkland International Centre for Folklore and Culture has been a beacon of hope for preserving and promoting intangible cultural

Shashmaqom: Shared Intangible Heritage of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

2024.05.04

In the heart of Central Asia, where history whispers through the alleyways and music dances in the air, lies the age-old tradition of Shashmaqom. Derived from the Tajik Arabic words "shash"

The Hudhud Chants in the Philippines

2024.04.27

Nestled amidst the verdant mountains of the northern Philippines lies a tradition as ancient as the land itself. The Hudhud chants of the Ifugao people are not merely songs; they are living epics that

Pansori is a traditional Korean music, classical literature, and play

2024.04.04

Pansori is a traditional Korean music, classical literature, and play that has appeared since the 17th century, and it is characterized by mixing sound (song), Aniri (horse), and Neolmbae/balim (body

Mongolian khöömii joins the Finland National Archive!

2024.11.20

In the framework of the invitation by Etnosoi! festival in Helsinki held from October 31 to November 15, Dr. Johanni Curtet brought our record 'An Anthology of Mongolian Khöömii / Une An

Mongolian khöömii tradition spreads in the French educational system!

2024.11.16

(Version française ci-dessous * Монгол хэлээрх мэдээ доор буй) The transmission of khöömii throughout the world runs its course! Four years ago, apart from the places of

A look at the theater and performing arts in Iran

2024.11.05

The contemporary theatre seen today in Iran is largely alike Western traditions of performance that developed during the twentieth century. Modern theatre artists have created a unique, culturally-spe

Chelleh Night in Iran

2024.12.19

Chelleh Night was one of the holy nights in ancient Iran and included in the official calendar of the Iranian Achaemenid Empire from at least 502 BCE under Darius I. Many of its modern festivities and

Rhythms of Grinding Stones: Reviving a Vanishing Tradition

2024.12.05

Folkland International Centre for Folklore and Culture, with the generous CSR support of Dorf Ketal Chemicals India, has undertaken a remarkable initiative to preserve and document a rare musical

Traditional Festival of Trần Thương Temple, Hà Nam Province, Vietnam in 2024

2024.10.16

The majority of Vietnamese people, especially those practicing the Viet Beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of the Three Realms, are familiar with the saying: "August anniversary of Father, Marc

Soil is an archive, protect it …

2024.11.28

Soils are dynamic and diverse natural systems that lie at the interface between earth, air, water, and life. They are critical ecosystem service providers for the sustenance of humanity. The improved

Qanat in Iran

2024.07.31

Qanats in Iran Introduction to Qanats Qanats, an ancient system of water management, are a testament to human ingenuity in arid and semi-arid regions. Originating in Iran over 2,500 ye

Traditional Iranian Architecture in the Midst of Modernity

2024.07.28

Traditional architecture is a type of architecture that is shaped based on the culture and common traditional designs in local communities. A distinctive style that emphasizes the connection between i