IOV Executive Committee Meets in Bergamo, Italy
The Executive Committee of the International Organization of Folk Art (IOV) met in Bergamo, Italy, on 8–9 May 2026. The meeting was chaired by Professor Chen Ping, newly elected President of IOV World and Director of the Academy for Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries at Jinan University. From left: Secretary General Fabrizio Cattaneo of Italy, […]
2026 National Convention of the Argentine National Section of IOV
The 2026 National Convention of the Argentine National Section of IOV will take place from May 7 to 10 in El Trébol, in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. The event will bring together participants for a rich program of forums, scientific conferences, meetings, music and dance festivals, and working sessions. It will be an […]
Hacker attack
Dear friends, IOV World has been hit by a hacker attack. Members are receiving emails signed by IOV President Chen Ping Emma. Do not respond at all. They are fake. That messages come from different email addresses: executive.president.board.1@gmail.com or president.chairman.11@gmail.comThey are obviously fake. Be careful, you don’t answer that email. The only current working email address of IOV President […]
Bergamo’s Fabrizio Cattaneo Reconfirmed as Head of IOV Italy
On Saturday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m., the electoral assembly of IOV Italy—the national committee of the International Organization of Folk Art (IOV), an international body dedicated to safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage and folk traditions—was held in the Viterbi Hall of the Province of Bergamo. For the occasion, representatives and delegates from across […]
III IOV Americas Scientific Assembly and Conference 2026
From July 28th to August 2nd, the city of Nova Petrópolis will once again be the meeting point for the cultures of the continent during the III IOV Assembly of the Americas, one of the most significant cultural gatherings in our recent history. The event will take place within the official program of the 53rd […]
National Convention of the Argentine Section of IOV
Between May 7 and May 10, the National Convention of the Argentine Section of IOV will be held. The program will include scientific conferences, a forum, a music and dance festival, and panel discussions. The host city will be El Trébol, and the event is organized by IOV, the Municipality, and Ballet El Trébol.
IOV-World Europe Sector Assembly 2026 Activity Planning – Meeting in Poland: Pruszków, 15–18 January 2026 r.
A meeting of the European Sector of IOV-World was held in Pruszków (Poland) between 15-18 January 2026. Its primarily aimed at planning activities of this organization for 2026 and skill-sharing by representatives of IOV National Sections in Europe. The first day of the event encompassed the arrival of foreign participants, their registration, social integration and […]
Seminar on Women and the Inheritance and Development of Traditional Handicrafts Held in Beijing
From January 11–13, 2026, The Seminar on Women and the Inheritance and Development of Traditional Handicrafts was successfully held in Beijing, China. The event brought together women artisans, artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners from different regions to exchange experiences and perspectives on the safeguarding and development of traditional handicrafts. The seminar highlighted the essential role […]
Report on the 17th IOV European Scientific Conference of Folk Culture
Report on the 17th IOV European Scientific Conference of Folk Culture “Anthropology in the Borderland – Borderlands in Anthropology” and the 30th Anniversary of the Centre for Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology of the University of Silesia – October 22–23, 2025, Faculty of Arts and Educational Science of the University of Silesia in Cieszyn, Poland On October 22–23, […]
Greeting letter from President of IOV Emma Chen Ping
Dear IOV Members and Friends, On this day marking the winter solstice, I extend to each of you my warmest wishes. May this season bring health, serenity, and joy to you, your families, and your communities. I also take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is […]
