An intergovernmental international organization established on June 18, 2002.
The primary objectives of this organization are to develop international cooperation within the Asian continent and integrate organizations such as the Eurasian Economic Union, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
Asia is home to some of the world’s oldest artistic traditions. However, with the rise of modernity, industrialization, and changing lifestyles, many of these authentic arts are now on the verge of being forgotten.
These art forms are deeply rooted in local culture, religious rituals, and traditional ways of life, carrying with them unique knowledge and aesthetics. Below are a few examples of endangered or forgotten traditional arts in Asian countries.
