Re: World Intangible Cultural Heritage.(International Asian Folklore Academic Society's resolution for cultural property protection)

From: Asian Folklore Studies | Date: April 1, 2005 | Copyright information

On invitation from Korean colleagues, the 7th International Symposium on Folklore was held in Gangneung, Korea, from 10 to 12 June, 2004. The symposium was held in connection with the Gangneung International Folklore Festival, an officially sponsored event in support of the city's intention to have its famous Dano Festival designated as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage. At the conclusion of the International Symposium, the Organizing Committee, under the name of the Internation...

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