Shahbaz Khan, UNESCO Beijing Office Director, gives a recorded video speech to the opening ceremony of the workshop on Dec 20.

In his recorded video speech, Shahbaz Khan said ICH safeguarding is inseparable from social development, economic development, social practice and creative industries. He believed the training may help the trainees gain a deeper understanding of the interrelations between these issues, all critical for fulfilling the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Liang Bin, CRIHAP Director-General, attends the opening ceremony of the workshop and delivers a speech on Dec 20.

Liang Bin gave a brief overview of the close cooperation of CRIHAP with the Intangible Cultural Heritage Department and UNESCO over the past years. He believed the training will enhance mutual understanding among all parties involved and lay a solid foundation for cooperation between CRIHAP and the ICH safeguarding centres nationwide.