Living Heritage – Embracing Myth and Narrative
Singing and Dancing the Origins of Humanity, Weaving the Memory of Communities
November 16-21, 2025, 2025
Seoul Seocho-gu and Gyeonggi Shiheung City, Korea
More than a celebration, IP-WIN 2025 invites global audiences to experience the emotional depth, spiritual worldview, and cultural memory that living heritage carries across generations.
Cultural equity and autonomous exchange
Mutual respect and collaboration
Digital innovation and eco-friendly approach
Artistic dialogue across cultures
International Cultural Enterprise
UNESCO-accredited NGO
European Association of Folklore Festivals
Supporting Organization
14:00 - Rehearsal and Event Preparation Check
17:00 - Welcoming Reception
10:00-15:00 - International Forum: "Intangible Heritage and Urban Sustainability"
15:00-22:00 - Heritage Showcase (Day 1)
10:00-15:00 - International Forum: "Launching the Global Roots Campaign"
15:00-22:00 - Heritage Showcase (Day 2)
Ritual dance based on the myth of Kali and Darika
Shamanic rite for cosmic balance and narrative singing of classical epics
Indigenous and mestizo musical traditions rich in oral history
Chamber music interwoven with philosophical poetry
Throat singing and sacred dance evoking harmony with nature
IP-WIN 2025 marks the official launch of the World Intangible Heritage Network (WIN), envisioned as a long-term collaborative platform.
This initiative aims to connect heritage with sustainability, diplomacy, and digital innovation in the decades ahead, leading into PRE-WIN 2026 and the WIN 2028 Global Festival.
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"Intangible heritage is not a relic—it is a living source of solutions to today's challenges of fragmentation, ecological crisis, and identity loss."
Providing global showcases and boosting the creative industry through platforms that enable cultural practitioners to demonstrate excellence and innovation.
Fostering international collaboration and knowledge sharing between communities.
Partnerships with leading cultural organizations and heritage specialists worldwide.
Submit proposals aligned with the event's vision. Only approved applications guarantee participation.
Approved participants receive technical assistance, venue access, and equipment coordination.
Receive certificates of participation, awards, and professional documentation of your performance.
The festival follows eco-friendly protocols, prioritizing environmental responsibility while celebrating cultural heritage.
Prioritizing local, digital, and reusable resources
Comprehensive safety protocols and medical support
"Your partnership builds a living bridge between the world's ancestral traditions and the dreams of future generations."
Prominent visibility across all platforms
International recognition for cultural sustainability
Support for CSR and public diplomacy initiatives
Ready to be part of this groundbreaking celebration of living heritage?