IOV Secretary General Fabrizio Cattaneo in Romania to celebrate “Ansamblul Folcloric Silvana”
On Saturday, November 15th, the town of Deva, Romania, gathered at the Dragan Muntean Cultural Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the local folklore group, “Ansamblul Folcloric Silvana.” An afternoon of dance, music, and emotions to celebrate the Romanian soul of this group of over 40 members, who have participated in numerous national and […]
Bergamo hosted the 52th meeting of the international Excutive Committee
The meeting of the International Executive Committee of IOV – International Organization of Folk Art concluded successfully in Bergamo, marking a significant moment for the promotion of folk culture and intangible cultural heritage on a global scale. Held on September 19, 20 and 21 at Spazio Viterbi (Province of Bergamo), the event brought together the […]
Leadership Transition at IOV World: Prof. Emma Chen Ping Appointed New President
With deep emotion and a strong sense of responsibility, IOV World announces a significant leadership transition. Prof. Ali Abdullah Khalifa, World President of IOV, has officially resigned from his position due to serious health issues. It is a difficult decision that leaves a profound mark on the international IOV community, to which he has dedicated […]
COLAPESCE 2024 award to President Prof. Ali Abdullah Khalifa
On January 7, 2025, in the splendid city of Messina, at the Palazzo della Cultura “Antonello Da Messina”, the prestigious COLAPESCE 2024 award was presented to the world president of IOV World, International Organization of Folk Art, Ali Abdullah Khalifa. This award, desired and directed by Dr. Lillo Alessandro, is organized by the association CENTRO […]
IOV European Sector Meeting 2025 – Sutomore, MONTENEGRO 2025
IOV European Sector Meeting will be held on Saturday 18th January 2025, in Sutomore – Montenegro. The delegates will arrive on Friday 17th and depart on Sunday 19th. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Costs:single room cost 112 € – per person for two nights (included tourist tax)double room cost 140 € – 70 € per person for two […]
IOV 17th European Scientific Conference of Folk Culture
IOV Science and Research Commission for Europe, Institute of Culture Studies of the University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Arts and Educational Science US in Cieszyn, The Polish Section of IOV and The Cieszyn Branch of The Polish Ethnological Society organize IOV 17th European Scientific Conference of Folk Culture within the framework of celebration […]
2024 National Convention of IOV Argentina
On Friday, May 10th at 09:30 a.m. the activities of the 2024 National Convention of IOV Argentina begins with the performance of the Protocolar Act of welcome and opening at the “Héctor Tizon” Cultural Center, an event that was attended by members of IOV from different provinces, Municipal Authorities of San Salvador de Jujuy and […]
Ghana National Section is born!
IOV – Ghana National section a chapter of International Organisation of Folk Art ( IOV – World), is a non – governmental, non – profit organisation, which was founded in Austria, in 1979, to preserve Folk cultural heritage in all forms. Currently it’s under the presendency of IOV – World President Dr. Ali Abdullah Khalifa, […]
European Sector Meeting 2024
Dear friends,we are very excited to confirm : IOV – EUROPEAN SECTOR MEETING 2024 – Activity Planning You will be welcome you in January in Oeiras. We are sure it will be a fruitful meeting and I hope you feel welcome.This invitation is open to all IOV OFFICIAL SECTION delegations in Europe and also to […]
Thanks for IOV Executive Board in Salzburg!
The E. B meeting in Salzburg- Austria 25-26 Nov. 2923 was grate and fruitful . IOV in great movement , with very high level of responsibility to Folk Art & Folk Culture.Thanks for all IOV Executive Board Members,Special thanks for our dear Gunther for the excellent preparation and comfortable accomodation. Your kind spirit was in […]
