Indian Traditions and Cultural Society of NORTH America

India has a vast basket of living and diverse Cultural Traditions, traditional expressions, intangible Cultural heritage comprising masterpieces which need institutional support and encouragement with a view to addressing areas critical for the survival and propagation of these forms of Cultural heritage. Though, such preservation efforts are being carried out in a scattered form, a need is being felt to have an institutionalized and centralized scheme for concerted efforts in the direction of professionally enhancing awareness and interest in intangible Cultural heritage (ich), safeguarding, promoting and propagating it systematically. Our institution will cover all recognized domains of ich such as oral Traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible Cultural heritage, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, traditional craftsmanship etc