Windows to ICH provides an introduction to examples of intangible cultural heritage practices from countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region related to a chosen theme. This issue looks at representations and practices in the context of work and labour. An intrinsic part of life, work is a common thread that connects every culture. In these examples of intangible cultural heritage from Uzbekistan, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea and China, the intersections of culture and work and their influence on each other can be seen.