ICH Courier Volume49 Theme : To Remember, to Be Remembered “Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.” — Elie Wiesel. As a living heritage, intangible cultural heritage means that memories you hold and memories I hold represent shared and penetrating history.

ICH Courier Volume47 Theme : Maritime Rituals as Community Practices The sea has long been a part of ritualistic life across many cultures. There is a special bond between humans and the sea that we depend so much upon for our lives. Recognizing the importance of the sea and associated rituals,

ICH Courier Volume46 Theme : Traditional Performing Art to Greet the New Year Communities in the Asia-Pacific region greet the New Year at different times depending on region and religion. Communities celebrate a new beginning with traditional songs and dances. This volume introduces traditional performing arts to celebrate the beginning of