2026
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15–18 January 2026
European Sector Assembly 2026
Poland · Europe
Regional assembly planning session for IOV Europe with member organisations from across the continent.
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8 archived programmes
IOV media archive · event index 2026
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February 2026
III IOV Americas Scientific Assembly
Americas
Scientific conference bringing together folk art researchers and practitioners from across the Americas.
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IOV media archive · event index 2025
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Summer 2025
International Folklore Festival
Bergamo, Italy · Europe
A programme of traditional music and dance hosted in Bergamo, with participants from different cultural communities.
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IOV media archive · event index 2025
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Autumn 2025
World Cultural Heritage Congress
Prague, Czech Republic · Europe
Researchers and practitioners shared knowledge and experience concerning intangible cultural heritage.
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IOV media archive · event index 2025
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Spring 2025
Youth Festival for Traditional Games
Seoul, South Korea · Asia
A youth programme centred on traditional games and learning between participants from different communities.
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IOV media archive · event index 2024
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2024
17th IOV European Scientific Conference
Europe
European scientific conference addressing folk-culture research and approaches to heritage preservation.
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IOV media archive · event index 2024
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2024
52nd International Executive Committee
Bergamo, Italy · Europe
Executive Committee meeting concerning the coordination of IOV activities and programmes.
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IOV media archive · event index 2023
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2023
11th World General Assembly
Sharjah, UAE · MENA
World General Assembly bringing together representatives from across the international IOV network.
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World General Assemblies
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