FYI. Note mention of language, though focusing only on the context of oral traditions. (From OCPA News N°135 26 06 05 Short, http://ocpa.irmo.hr/activities/newsletter/index.html )... DZO
Nigeria - The Living Human Treasures Project UNESCO is working with the Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism to establish a system of Living Human Treasures in Nigeria. The Project, sponsored by the Norwegian Government, is designed to recognise experienced persons who possess to a very high degree, the knowledge and skills required for performing or creating specific elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The fields of expertise currently under consideration are: 1. oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage; 2. performing arts; 3. social practices, rituals and festive events; 4. knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe; 5. traditional craftsmanship The award ceremony for the Living Human Treasures is planned for October 2005. For more information, see website at http://www.livinghumantreasures.org.ng/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AfricanLanguages/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
