Palov culture and traditions have been included into the “Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” in 2016.Palow (or osh) is the most beloved and highly regarded food among Uzbeks. It is spread in all regions of Uzbekistan. Palow accompanies Uzbeks throughout their lives. It is prepared on different occasions. These are: on the occasion of the birth of the first child (aqiqa oshi); on the occasion of circumcision ceremony (sunnat toyi oshi); on the occasion of engagement ceremony (fotiha toyi oshi); on the occasion of seeing off a bride to the house of a groom (qiz oshi);in connection with wedding, for men only (nikoh oshi); in connection with wedding, for women only (khotin oshi);after wedding,only for friends of a groom ( k u y o v o s h i ) ; o n the occasion of child’s birth and carrying out “ b e s h i k k a s o l - ish” ritual (beshik toyi oshi); on the occasion of commemoration of the deceased (ehson oshi); on the occasion of anniversary of death day (yiloshi). Thus it serves to unite people for different events.

Palov culture and traditions have been included into the “Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” in 2016.Palow (or osh) is the most beloved and highly regarded food among Uzbeks. It is spread in all regions of Uzbekistan. Palow accompanies Uzbeks throughout their lives. It is prepared on different occasions. These are: on the occasion of the birth of the first child (aqiqa oshi); on the occasion of circumcision ceremony (sunnat toyi oshi); on the occasion of engagement ceremony (fotiha toyi oshi); on the occasion of seeing off a bride to the house of a groom (qiz oshi);in connection with wedding, for men only (nikoh oshi); in connection with wedding, for women only (khotin oshi);after wedding,only for friends of a groom ( k u y o v o s h i ) ; o n the occasion of child’s birth and carrying out “ b e s h i k k a s o l - ish” ritual (beshik toyi oshi); on the occasion of commemoration of the deceased (ehson oshi); on the occasion of anniversary of death day (yiloshi). Thus it serves to unite people for different events.

Palov culture and traditions have been included into the “Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” in 2016.Palow (or osh) is the most beloved and highly regarded food among Uzbeks. It is spread in all regions of Uzbekistan. Palow accompanies Uzbeks throughout their lives. It is prepared on different occasions. These are: on the occasion of the birth of the first child (aqiqa oshi); on the occasion of circumcision ceremony (sunnat toyi oshi); on the occasion of engagement ceremony (fotiha toyi oshi); on the occasion of seeing off a bride to the house of a groom (qiz oshi);in connection with wedding, for men only (nikoh oshi); in connection with wedding, for women only (khotin oshi);after wedding,only for friends of a groom ( k u y o v o s h i ) ; o n the occasion of child’s birth and carrying out “ b e s h i k k a s o l - ish” ritual (beshik toyi oshi); on the occasion of commemoration of the deceased (ehson oshi); on the occasion of anniversary of death day (yiloshi). Thus it serves to unite people for different events.

Palov culture and traditions have been included into the “Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” in 2016.Palow (or osh) is the most beloved and highly regarded food among Uzbeks. It is spread in all regions of Uzbekistan. Palow accompanies Uzbeks throughout their lives. It is prepared on different occasions. These are: on the occasion of the birth of the first child (aqiqa oshi); on the occasion of circumcision ceremony (sunnat toyi oshi); on the occasion of engagement ceremony (fotiha toyi oshi); on the occasion of seeing off a bride to the house of a groom (qiz oshi);in connection with wedding, for men only (nikoh oshi); in connection with wedding, for women only (khotin oshi);after wedding,only for friends of a groom ( k u y o v o s h i ) ; o n the occasion of child’s birth and carrying out “ b e s h i k k a s o l - ish” ritual (beshik toyi oshi); on the occasion of commemoration of the deceased (ehson oshi); on the occasion of anniversary of death day (yiloshi). Thus it serves to unite people for different events.

Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, 2016\n" Palov Culture and Traditions was inscribed onto the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. Uzbek lifestyle is mainly connected with palov (osh) among all other meals. Palov is cooked in a ceremony conducted on the birth in the family and in all ceremonies conducted during a person’s entire life. Even in death ceremonies, palov is cooked to remember the deceased. Based on these traditions we can say that Uzbek palov brings family members, relatives, neighbors, colleagues, and friends closer.\n\nThe social significance of palov is highlighted in the current film with the help of cadres about palov preparation and consumption. Starting from purchasing ingredients, preparing, and consuming palov, the film documents the entire process as well as the conversations among the people making palov"

On 12 and 13 November 2020, ICHCAP and the ICH NGO Forum virtually held the 2020 ICH NGO Conference entitled “ICH and Resilience in Crisis.” The fifteen participants, including eleven selected presenters from ten countries around the world, discussed various cases and activities of each country applied under the Corona-era, and proposed solidarity for the resilience of ICH for a ‘New Normal.’\n\nSession 1: In the Vortex: COVID-19 Era, Roles of NGOs to Safeguard ICH\n\nSpecial Lecture 1: 'Resilience System Analysis' by Roberto Martinez Yllescas, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Mexico\n1. 'Uncovering the veil of immaterial cultural heritage towards and autonomous management of well-being as well as cultural and territorial preservation' by Carolina Bermúdez, Fundación Etnollano\n2. 'Holistic Development Model of Community-Based Intangible Cultural Heritage of Yuen Long District in Hong Kong of China' by Kai-kwong Choi, Life Encouraging Fund \n3. 'Indigenous Knowledge System as a vector in combating COVID-19' by Allington Ndlovu, Amagugu International Heritage Centre\n4. 'Enlivening Dyeing Tradition and ICH: The initiative of ARHI in North East of India' by Dibya Jyoti Borah, President, ARHI\n\nSession 2: Homo Ludens vs. Home Ludens: Changed Features COVID-19 Brought\n\n1. 'The Popular Reaction to COVID-19 from the Intangible Cultural Heritage among Member Cities of the ICCN' by Julio Nacher, ICCN Secretariat, Algemesi, Spain\n2. 'Innovation for Arts and Cultural Education Amid a Pandemic' by Jeff M. Poulin, Creative Generation\n3. 'Promoting Heritage Education through Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Kalasha Valleys of Pakistan' by Ghiasuddin Pir & Meeza Ubaid, THAAP\n4. 'Shifting to Online Activities: Digital Divide among the NGOs and ICH Communities in Korea' by Hanhee Hahm CICS\n\nSession 3: Consilience: Prototype vs. Archetype for Educational Source\n\nSpecial Lecture 2: 'Geographical imbalance: the challenge of getting a more balanced representation of accredited non-governmental organizations under the 2003 Convention' by Matti Hakamäki, Finnish Folk Music Institute\n1. 'Crafting a Post Covid-19 World: Building Greater Resilience in the Crafts Sector through Strengthening Ties with its Community’s Cultural System' by Joseph Lo, World Crafts Council International\n2. 'Arts and Influence: Untangling Corporate Engagement in the Cultural Sector' by Nicholas Pozek, Asian Legal Programs, Columbia University\n3. 'ICH in the South-Western Alps: Empowering Communities through Youth Education on Nature and Cultural Practices' by Alessio Re & Giulia Avanza, Santagata Foundation for the Economy of Culture\n\n

ICH Courier is the quarterly magazine on ICH in the Asia-Pacific region issued by ICHCAP since 2009. Every issue has its own theme under the title of the Windows to ICH, and the theme of the Vol 38 is 'Funeral Ceremonies and New Beginnings.'

ICH Courier is the quarterly magazine on ICH in the Asia-Pacific region issued by ICHCAP since 2009. Every issue has its own theme under the title of the Windows to ICH, and the theme of the Vol 39 is 'Intangible Heritage and Birthing Traditions.'

ICHCAP published the book Living Heritage Series – Traditional Martial Arts in collaboration with UNESCO International Centre of Martial Arts (ICM). The Living Heritage Series is a serial publication on regional/national transmission and safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage elements. It focuses on a different topic each time, discussing the relevant intangible cultural heritage of various regions to raise the visibility of cultural diversity emphasized by the UNESCO.\n\nLiving Heritage Series-Traditional Martial Arts showcases creative and historical traditional Martial Arts from around the world through contributions from 19 writers in various countries.

This report includes presentation papers and a discussion summary of the three sessions that took place during the conference. The first chapter, “What Is the Significance of the 2003 Convention,” includes papers on the historical meaning and current situation of the Convention. The second chapter, “How to Safeguard the Value of ICH,” reviews measures on how ICH can promote cultural diversity, sustainable development of humanity, and social development in developing countries. The last chapter, “How to Promote Better ICH for Sustainable Development,” includes country reports that outline the efforts each participating country has taken to promote and use ICH.