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28 September 2026

Partner report: 28 countries discuss the future of nomadic civilization

A conference held during the 6th World Nomad Games brought more than 160 scholars and cultural representatives together around living heritage, research and transmission.

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Partnerships14 September 2026IOV President Chen Ping visits Qingdeng International Art Community in WenzhouProfessor Chen Ping met artists and craft practitioners in Wenzhou and opened discussions on residencies, youth training, craft innovation and international exchange.
Milestones22 June 2026In memory of Ali Abdullah KhalifaIOV World remembers its former President, a poet, folklorist and lifelong advocate for living cultural heritage and international understanding.
Governance17 May 2026IOV Executive Committee meets in BergamoProfessor Chen Ping chaired discussions on institutional development, membership, new media, youth leadership and preparations for the 2027 General Assembly.
Events2 March 2026III IOV Americas Scientific Assembly and Conference 2026The continental Assembly and Scientific Conference took place in Nova Petrópolis, Brazil, as part of the city’s International Folklore Festival.
Events28 February 2026IOV-World Europe Sector Assembly 2026 Activity PlanningRepresentatives of IOV National Sections met in Pruszków, Poland, to plan European activities for 2026 and exchange experience.
Programmes19 January 2026Women and traditional handicrafts in BeijingThe seminar brought women artisans, scholars and young creators together around transmission, innovation and international cooperation.
Reports5 January 2026Report on the 17th IOV European Scientific Conference of Folk CultureThe conference in Cieszyn examined borderlands in contemporary cultural anthropology and European ethnology.
Partnerships25 November 2025IOV Secretary General Fabrizio Cattaneo visits RomaniaFabrizio Cattaneo joined the 50th-anniversary celebration of Ansamblul Folcloric Silvana in Deva, Romania.
Governance18 October 2025Professor Chen Ping appointed World PresidentThe IOV Board unanimously appointed Professor Chen Ping with a mandate extending to the World General Assembly in 2027.

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