Safeguarding our living heritage

The Kankurang is a protective spirit, embodied by a masked and costumed man, at the centre of a ritual system comprising songs, traditions and initiatory rites for young boys. The ritual ensures the transmission and teaching of complex know-how and practices underpinning Manding cultural identity.

News

Statutory meeting and activities

18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee
4/12/2023 - 9/12/2023
Kasane (Botswana)

Read more
10th session of the General Assembly
11/06/2024 - 13/06/2024
Paris (France)

Read more
Reflection on a broader implementation of Article 18 of the 2003 Convention

Read more
We are Living Heritage

20th anniversary 2003-2023

Visit anniversary page
Top