CIOFF® presentation english by Francesco Mallozzi

- Associate Status

"On August 8, 1970 CIOFF ÂŽ was created in CONFOLENS (France) by its founder Henri Coursaget with two objectives: 1.

To strengthen the ties between various European Festivals and to open the possibility for the Folklore groups from far away countries to go on tour.

To encourage cultural exchanges and through them to promote a growing spirit of friendship and PEACE.

CIOFF® Worldwide Membership • 103 countries • over 1 million people involved in CIOFF ® Worldwide • 30 000 folklore dance and music groups and folk arts organisations worldwide.

CIOFF® Promotes Cultural Diversity • Over 320 International Folklore Festivals and International Children's Festivals • Over 1 500 Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibitions • Over 5 000 Traditional Dance, Music, Songs and Crafts Workshops • CIOFF® World Folkloriada • UNESCO aims and objectives

CIOFF® Protects World Culture • Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage in Cooperation with UNESCO through dance, music, songs, games, traditional crafts, costumes and food. • Preserving Cultural Identity throughout the world. • Nurturing Cultural Heritage through education for children and youth. • Serving the cause of peace and non-violence through international cultural cooperation.

CIOFF® in the News • Over 6 000 Press Articles Worldwide • Over 500 TV Broadcasts • Over 3 000 Radio Interviews • Hundreds of TV Programs dedicated to Traditional Dance, Music, Singing and Crafts

CIOFF® Publications • CIOFF® Newsletter Entre Nous • CIOFF® UNESCO Newsletter • CIOFF® Youth Newsletter and “Playing Together” magazine • CIOFF® Festival Calendar • CIOFF® Annual Report • CIOFF® Brochure • CIOFF® History

Social Aspects of CIOFF® Activities Every year: • Over 15 million performers, volunteers and spectators • Villages, towns and cities worldwide are involved

CIOFF® Economic Impact Worldwide • Millions of Euros goes into local economies at festival locations • Festival organisers Worldwide work hard to generate funding from Governments, private and public organizations each year.

CIOFF® Contributes to Global Tourism • Folklore Performers and Craftspeople spend millions of Euros in regions where Festivals are held. • Over 90 000 amateur International Folklore Performers and Craftspeople tour Countries of the World each year • Over 5 million spectators travel to International Folklore Festivals annually.

CIOFF® in 103 Member Countries • Coordination of Festivals Nationwide. • Coordination of National Folklore Groups performances in countries worldwide. • Liaison with UNESCO National Commissions, • Non-Governmental Organisations, • Tourism Authorities and Government Bodies. • Organization of National and International • Seminars & Conferences. • Overseeing National publications related • to CIOFF® activities. • Work with Youth and for Children.

CIOFF® Youth Movement The participation of young people in the various capacities of CIOFF® is constantly increasing. Since the start of CIOFF® Youth Movement, the Youth Coordinating Committee’s aimed to develop programmes and activities specially adapted to the needs of the Youth. The Youth Movement is an integral part of CIOFF®, which provides valuable contribution to the organization's work in the field of Intangible Heritage, it is part of CIOFF® vision for the future, and it represents CIOFF® new generation which guarantees sustainability of the organisation. Today, CIOFF® Youth is developing international programs of Safeguarding of Traditional Games, Traditional Trades, Myths and Legends and publishes an Annual Magazine entitled "Playing Together".

CIOFF® Festivals

• Over 320 International Folklore Festivals including International Children's Folklore Festivals. • The number of the Festivals is growing each year, with some of the oldest CIOFF® Festivals running for over 50 years. • Over 15 000 performances per year Worldwide.

CIOFF® World Folkloriada • Since 1996 Folkloriada is the Flagship event of CIOFF®. • Like the Olympic Games, Folkloriada is a celebration event held every four years, bringing together over 2000 performers representing over 70 cultures from all over the world. • Hundreds press articles, TV and radio broadcasts as well as major TV programmes and thousands of websites feature CIOFF® World Folkloriada events.

CIOFF® Volunteers

Over 60 000 volunteers working •

on CIOFF® International and in National levels

• at CIOFF® festivals • at CIOFF® cultural events , conferences and seminars • at CIOFF® educational and training workshops

CIOFF® Participation • Millions of people who attend CIOFF® Festivals each year learn about world cultures through dance, music, craft and interaction with performers. • Over 5 000 Workshops are organized through CIOFF® at the Festivals each year with almost one million children, youth and adults participating

CIOFF® and UNESCO - I CIOFF® is Official Partner to UNESCO – Associate Status and is accredited to the UNESCO ICH Committee

Since its creation, CIOFF® is sharing UNESCO values and aims to promote its objectives in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage and traditional arts. CIOFF® is accredited to provide advisory service to the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee of the Convention for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage

CIOFF® and UNESCO - II CIOFF® is Official Partner to UNESCO – Associate Status and is accredited to the UNESCO ICH Committee

CIOFF® has been awarded High Patronage of Director general of UNESCO for • 5th CIOFF® Youth Forum in Paris, 2012 and • 6th CIOFF® Youth Forum 2014 in Bautzen, Germany • 4th CIOFF® World Folkloriada in Anseong, South Korea, 2012 • 5th CIOFF® World Folkloriada in Zacatecas, Mexico, 2016

CIOFF® and UNESCO - III CIOFF® is Official Partner to UNESCO – Associate Status and is accredited to the UNESCO ICH Committee

CIOFF® has been awarded High Patronage of Director General of UNESCO for • CIOFF® World Congresses – with General Assembly and Cultural Conference in Paris / France 2012, Zacatecas / Mexico 2013, Bautzen / Germany 2014, Arequipa / Peru 2015, Fiuggi / Italy 2016 Tenggarong / Indonesia 2017 Former Director-General of UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova, sent video messages to the delegates of the Congresses in 2012 and 2017

CIOFF® and UNESCO - IV CIOFF® is Official Partner to UNESCO – Associate Status and is accredited to the UNESCO ICH Committee

NGO UNESCO Liaison Committee • Currently, UNESCO is enjoying official partnerships with 373 international NGOs and 24 foundations • CIOFF® is one of 50 Official Partners in Associate Status • CIOFF® Functions in the NGO UNESCO Liaison Committee President Mr. Philippe Beaussant was Secretary from 2014 to 2016 and is the President since 2016 CIOFF® President Mr. Philippe Beaussant and UNESCO Director General, Ms. Audrey Azoulay

CIOFF® and UNESCO - V CIOFF® is Official Partner to UNESCO – Associate Status and is accredited to the UNESCO ICH Committee

CIOFF® Festival in UNESCO Headquarter • Since 2014 CIOFF® is organizing this International Festival in UNESCO under the Patronage of the General Director of UNESCO • A large number of UNESCO delegations through Ambassadors, staff are present in each festival and are really appreciating the show given by 8 international folk groups from all over the world • This CIOFF® Festival is a meeting place for a Culture of Peace