Malaysia’s Pusaka Honored by Unesco for Cultural Contributions

via Malay Mail, 26 June 2024: Malaysian cultural organization Pusaka has received Unesco accreditation for its decades-long efforts in preserving intangible cultural heritage. Founded by Eddin Khoo in 2002, Pusaka collaborates closely with traditional performers and aims to enhance cultural sustainability in Malaysia.

Cultural organisation Pusaka recently received official NGO accreditation from Unesco in recognition of its decades-long efforts to enhance the sustainability of intangible cultural heritage in Malaysia.

This accreditation was announced during the 10th Session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held at Unesco Headquarters in Paris from June 11 to 12.

Source: Cultural organisation Pusaka receives accreditation from Unesco for decades-long work on intangible cultural heritage