ICH Courier Volume29 Theme : Traditional Shipbuilding Techniques Traditional craft skills and ingenuity have always been influenced by the environmental resources available to a given community. In this issue of the ICH Courier, we explore how traditional craftspeople in Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands developed their own unique

ICH Courier Volume28 Theme : ICH and Sacred Cultural Spaces Many manifestations of intangible cultural heritage have special relationships with the environments in which they are practiced. In this issue of the ICH Courier, we look at some of these elements and their associated sacred cultural spaces. Through the following pages,

ICH Courier Volume27 Theme : Auspicious Events and Special Food In this issue of the ICH Courier, we feature examples of traditional culture represented in food as it relates to ICH and auspicious life events. Through the following pages, you can explore the unique food connected to special life events in