The Kaustinen ICH Academy program is mainly targeted to both Finnish and international folk music and cultural heritage students, researchers and others who are active in the field. The program offers a wide variety of points of view by both Finnish and international experts and scholars on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Kaustinen Fiddle Playing, inscribed into UNESCO Representative List of the ICH of Humanity, is presented by experts and local practitioners with practical examples. The lectures and seminars are free of charge and open to everybody.

FRI 12.7. 11.30 Museum hall

Swedish experiences of implementing UNESCO ICH Convention, Sapmi music as cultural heritage and views on the relationship between gender and musical heritage in Nepal.

Martin Sundin: Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Sweden: the inventory and experiences of the Committee for the Unesco 2003 Convention (30 min)

Anna Näkkäläjärvi: Sámi vocal music styles as cultural heritage of the Sámi (30 min)

Pushpa Palanchoke & Vilma Timonen: Transition pathways towards gender inclusion in the changing musical landscapes of Nepal (30 min)

More information: https://kaustinen.net/en/seminaarit-2024-2/