2024 Global Martial Arts Forum

- Registration opens on September 2 and closes on September 20, 2024 -

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The 2024 Global Martial Arts Forum, hosted by the International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO (herein after referred as "ICM"), will be held from October 7 to 9, 2024, in Chungju City, Republic of Korea. The forum's theme is "Martial Arts as Living Heritage: Its Past, Present, and Future."

The forum aims to highlight the role and value of marital arts as cultural heritage and address the challenges related to its status as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The event will feature presentations and discussions on how martial arts contribute to addressing various issues in contemporary society. Stakeholders from local communities, the private sector, and government will engage in meaningful exchanges and activities to preserve the cultural diversity of martial ats. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience different types of martial arts up close through maste classes.

In addition to the main event, the forum will include several side events, such as an Internatiaonl Martial Arts Photo Exhibition and a Poster Session at the lobby.

Forum Registration: Opens on September 2 and closes on September 20, 2024. Registration is available at icmforum.org. We encourage everyone interested in martial arts and intangible cultural heritage to participate. Pre-registration and online participation options will also be available. For more details, please visit the forum's website.

※ Inquiries: Please visit the forum's official website at icmforum.org.