IOV Commission · Youth

Youth & Traditional Games

The commission brings younger members into IOV’s work through traditional games, international congresses, and exchange between youth networks.

Mandate

Participation keeps a practice alive.

The Commission on Youth and Traditional Games engages the next generation in folk culture. International congresses, regional networks, and active participation programmes create settings in which traditional games and youth-oriented practices can be learned and carried forward.

Members under 36 receive a discounted membership rate and can connect with youth culture advocates through the wider IOV network.

Participation
Members under 36
Membership rate
50% discount
Congress rhythm
Biennial
A young man and woman in embroidered clothing wear event badges at a cultural gathering.
Young cultural participants meet in traditional dress at an international gathering.IOV-supplied archive · original file Folkart15 1.jpg · photographer and reuse terms not recorded

Recorded activity · 2008–2023

Youth Congress record

Seven recorded congress editions show the programme moving between host cities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Participation route

Interested in youth commission work?

Membership information explains eligibility and the application process. Commission-specific questions can be sent to IOV World.