Category: Global Heritage Archive

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International Northern Ssireum Federation Appoints Pakistani Martial Arts Leader Muhammad Zahid as International Advisory Board Member

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Muhammad Zahid, International Advisor to the International Northern Ssireum Federation (Reporter Kim Min-jeong)= The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) has announced the appointment of Mr. Muhammad Zahid of Pakistan as an International Advisory Board Member, strengthening the Federation’s expanding international network dedicated to the preservation and promotion of UNESCO-inscribed Northern-Style Ssireum, Silk Road wrestling traditions, […]

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Tanzania’s historic wrestling and warrior culture, Zachary Ouko, Advisor to the International Northern Ssireum Federation

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Zachary Ouko, Advisor to the International Northern Ssireum Federation Tanzania has a deep wrestling + warrior heritage that goes back centuries. Here’s the breakdown: Colonial era: Many traditional fighting arts were suppressed, so they moved into dance, ceremony, and local tournaments. That’s why you’ll still see wrestling at Ngoma festivals today. “Tanzania’s warriors trained in […]

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Advancing Cultural Heritage and Global Solidarity: INSF’s Academic Initiative on Eurasian Combat Traditions

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(Song Jun-ho)= The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is proud to announce an ambitious international research and documentation initiative led by its academic division, the International Academy for Traditional Physical Culture (IATPC). Focused on the Northern Style of Ssireum—a form of traditional wrestling inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of […]

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INSF Proclaims the Establishment of the International Heritage Academy (IHA)

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The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is proud to formally announce the establishment of the International Heritage Academy (IHA), a new global educational institution dedicated to the preservation, research, and transmission of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. A New Era for Global Heritage Education The IHA is founded on a singular vision: to serve as a […]

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INSF Academy Announces New Criteria for Academic Professor Appointments

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The Academic Forum of the International Northern-Style Ssireum Federation (INSF) has officially established the appointment requirements for its “Academic Professor” positions. These rigorous criteria are designed to ensure that those leading the Federation’s research and policy initiatives are not only experts in their fields but also active contributors to the global dissemination of traditional heritage. […]

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INSF Academy Invited to Participate in UN One Planet Network Global Webinar

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INSF Academy, a partner of the UN One Planet Network (Consumer Information Program), is proud to participate in the global webinar held under the theme “Enhancing Sustainable Choices Through Better Consumer Information.” As an active contributor to the global sustainability agenda, INSF Academy has been invited to participate in this event. INSF Academy urges directors, […]

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INSF Joins NGO Major Group as Member to Strengthen Global Advocacy for Cultural Heritage

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The International Ssireum Federation (INSF) announced that it is pleased to join the NGO Major Group, a coalition of international organizations recognized by the United Nations. This membership marks a significant step forward in the Federation’s mission to highlight traditional intangible cultural heritage on the international policy stage. Elevating the Status of Traditional Cultural Heritage […]

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[Press Release] INSF to Host ‘Global Silk Road Intangible Heritage Forum’ During UN HLPF 2026 Period

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The International Ssireum Federation (INSF) is pleased to announce the hosting of a forum under the theme “Connecting Eurasia: The Living Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road and the Sustainable Transmission of Ssireum.” To be held on July 9, 2026, this forum will serve as a significant milestone in the Federation’s mission to elevate traditional […]

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International Northern Ssireum Federation Academic Forum Invited to International Webinar Hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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The Academic Forum under the International Ssireum Federation (INSF) has been invited to an international webinar on sustainable public procurement and eco-labeling as an partner of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s ‘One Planet Network.’ This webinar, co-hosted by UNEP’s Consumer Information Programme and the EcoAdvance project, serves as a platform to discuss practical policy […]

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International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) Appoints New Advisory Board Member in Venezuela to Expand Global Network

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The International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF) is pleased to announce the official appointment of Rodolfo Eduardo Cárdenas Ramírez as a new International Advisory Board Member representing Venezuela. This appointment is effective as of June 25, 2026, for a two-year term. As the INSF continues to bridge the gap between historical martial heritage and contemporary global […]

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The Northern Ssireum World Championship is held every year on August 12 to commemorate International Youth Day, hosted by the International Northern Ssireum Federation, a U.S. public-interest non-profit corporation.