International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art
CIOFF® International is a global non-governmental organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional culture and folklore. Founded in 1970 in Confolens, France, CIOFF® has expanded its presence to over 82 countries and supports around 500 festivals worldwide. As an official partner of UNESCO, accredited by the UNESCO Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, CIOFF® is dedicated to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, focusing on traditional music, dance, rituals, and crafts.
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- Category: international non-governmental organization
- Founded: 1970
- Website: http://www.cioff.org/
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- Founded: 1970 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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CIOFF® International is a global non-governmental organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional culture and folklore. Founded in 1970 in Confolens, France, CIOFF® has expanded its presence to over 82 countries and supports around 500 festivals worldwide. As an official partner of UNESCO, accredited by the UNESCO Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, CIOFF® is dedicated to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, focusing on traditional music, dance, rituals, and crafts.
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