Finally, the event illustrated the convening power of culture and traditional authority in national development.

UNESCO: THEMES

The letter also urged the UK government to channel funding through a "new and accountable multi-media Welsh media commission" that could "sustain a national culture and help steer media development in Wales flexibly in a period of vital change across traditional and new media".

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This workshop gathered some 50 participants, including national and district culture officials, governmental officials, Suai sub-district community leaders, teachers, young traditional female dancers, local traditional musicians, and other community members of the Suai sub-district.

UNESCO: Culture Sector - Intangible Heritage - 2003 Convention