27/01/2026
From January 11–13, 2026, The Seminar on Women and the Inheritance and Development of Traditional Handicrafts was successfully held in Beijing, China. The event brought together women artisans, artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners from different regions to exchange experiences and perspectives on the safeguarding and development of traditional handicrafts.
The seminar highlighted the essential role of women in preserving, transmitting, and innovating traditional handicrafts, while also recognizing the active participation of young artists and emerging creators whose fresh perspectives contribute to the future of living heritage.
Representatives of the International Organization of Folk Art (IOV) from Latvia, China, Mongolia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Germany, and Colombia engaged in meaningful cross-cultural dialogue on tradition, creativity, and sustainability.
The event concluded with a summary by Chen Ping, UNESCO Chair on World Traditional Handcrafts Inheritance and Innovation, who emphasized the importance of protecting traditional handicrafts as a shared treasure of humanity and called for stronger international cooperation—especially in support of women and young practitioners.
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