The sixteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will be hosted by Sri Lanka in its capital Colombo from 13 to 18 December 2021.

Mr Punchi Nilame Meegaswatte, Secretary-General – Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO, will chair this annual gathering which brings together more than 800 participants – representatives of States Parties, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions and other stakeholders – from across the globe.Participants who have still to register (including civil organizations accredited to UNESCO) may apply online here.