CIOFF®
for living traditions
OUR WORK
ACTIVITIES
CIOFF® fosters cultural heritage through the World Folkloriada and youth initiatives. By empowering younger generations and promoting global diversity, we align with UNESCO’s goals of sustainable development, intercultural dialogue, and world peace.
MISSION
CIOFF® promotes international folklore festivals and groups to safeguard intangible cultural heritage. By supporting diverse traditions and global artistic expression, we ensure the preservation of world cultures for the future.
VISION
CIOFF® leads the promotion of peace and friendship through intercultural dialogue at festivals and folklore events. By creating spaces for diverse cultures to connect and learn, we foster a global environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
CIOFF®
CIOFF® International, officially the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts, 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.
​500+ Active volunteers
within CIOFF® international
82 Countries
6 Geographical sectors
500+ Folklore groups around the world
​The average age of the participants is 28 years old
55,000+ Amateur Artists
298+ Folklore festivals worldwide
Celebrating 55 Years
of experience
Partnered with UNESCO since 1984
26+ festivals dedicated to children
Connecting The World Through Folklore
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CONTACT
CIOFF® Address
Mairie 1 Place Henri Coursaget 16500 Confolens, France
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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF ORGANIZATIONS OF FOLKLORE FESTIVALS AND FOLK ARTS