4 Mohamed Talaat Noaman St
Raml station
Alexandria
Egypt
- Arts
- Heritage
- International/Cultural relations
Since 1970 CIOFF as a UNESCO NGO has been working towards safeguarding, promotion and diffusion of folklore and traditional cultures:
Promoting the intangible cultural heritage through dance, music, songs, games, rituals, ceremonies, customs, traditional crafts, costumes and food.
Contributing to preservation of cultural identity throughout the world.
Implementing its Policy on Transmission of Cultural Heritage to Children.
Supporting the activities of its members in the areas of folklore and traditional culture.
Serving the cause of peace and non-violence through international cultural cooperation.
Implementing the UNESCO Programmes related to traditional cultures.
Compiling the “Directory of Experts in Folklore “.
We have no source of funding except for the board members small donations necessary for running our work .. Main partner is UNESCO
Modalities of action: Folk dance festivals - Handicrafts exhibitions ..etc
CIOFF Annual Activities
Over 300 International Folklore Festivals, including 24 International Children’s Festivals
1500 Traditional Arts & Crafts Exhibitions
5000 Traditional Dance, Music, Songs & Crafts Workshops
Seminars
Conferences
CIOFF World Folkloriada (every 4 years)
Participation in UNESCO programmes
CIOFF Publications
CIOFF World Congress & General Assembly
Through setting s partnership with ALF to promote and save the intangible culural heritage through organization of international events that will be documented accordingly
For gaining more experience through ALF forums and events
For financial support "If applciable"
For logistical support "If applicable"