Nillaikalakki Silambam from Penang is the only martial art in Malaysia which has been published in ICHCAP global publication from South Korea under Traditional Martial Arts division, the fourth book in the Living Heritage Series, in collaboration with the International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO. The Living Heritage Series is a series of books on the transmission and safeguarding status of each region and country for specific Intangible Cultural heritage (ICH). It aims to maintain cultural diversity as emphasised by UNESCO by introducing the ICH of various regions by subject and to visually promote its value.
International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspicious of UNESCO, known as ICHCAP promotes the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and contributes to its implementation in the Asia-Pacific region.
International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspicious of UNESCO, known as ICHCAP promotes the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and contributes to its implementation in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Beside Nillaikalakki, this book presents creative and historical traditional martial arts from around the world, such as Taekwondo in Korea, Kaaripayat in India, Thaing in Myanmar, Xilam in Mexico, and traditional wrestling in Central Asia from the perspective of intangible heritage. As an ICH, traditional martial arts are closely related to the environment, history, and identity of the community, passed down through generations, and are immersed in the life of the community through change and re-creation. The transmission of traditional martial arts effectively contributes to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Through this book, the center shares various information with readers, such as the historical background of traditional martial arts, and spreads the value of ICH inherent in martial arts.
This full publication can be downloaded for free from the center’s website.
Through this book, the center shares various information with readers, such as the historical background of traditional martial arts, and spreads the value of ICH inherent in martial arts.
This full publication can be downloaded for free from the center’s website.