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The thirteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place from 26 November to 1 December 2018 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC) in Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius.

The host country, Republic of Mauritius, wishes to inform the delegates who plan to participate in the session that it is high tourist season in December in Mauritius. It is therefore recommended to book flight tickets and hotels as soon as possible. Delegates may wish to consult the list of recommended hotels, which will be served by shuttle buses to and from the venue of the meeting provided by the authorities of Mauritius.

All Committee Members, States Parties not Member of the Committee and other participants attending the session are invited to register online.