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Official Recognition

OFFICIALLY LISTED ON CID UNESCO PANORAMA

We are proud to share that the International Folk Festival Competition (IFFC 2026) is officially recognized and featured on the International Dance Council CID c/o UNESCO Panorama portal for the United Arab Emirates.

🔗 View Official Listing: https://panorama.cid-world.org/u-a-e/

Distinguished Evaluators

The Official Jury Panel

Our international adjudicators bring unparalleled expertise across diverse artistic disciplines, ensuring the highest standards of cultural heritage and traditional artistry are celebrated.

Romania
Ireland
Cuba

Gheorghe Zamfir

Riverdance

Lizt Alfonso

Evaluating traditional folk singing with decades of legendary mastery and global acclaim, representing Romania's rich musical heritage.

Bringing world-renowned expertise to traditional folk dance, assessing rhythm, precision, and authentic cultural expression representing Ireland.

Judging traditional folk dance with a focus on fusion, choreographic excellence, and the vibrant rhythmic traditions of Cuba.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Nigeria

The Royal Institute of Arts

Nike Davies-Okundaye

Preserving heritage by evaluating the authenticity of traditional costumes, representing the rich historical legacy of Saudi Arabia.

An expert voice on handmade & master artistry, celebrating authentic textile traditions and master craftsmanship from Nigeria.

Stay tuned - 3 more esteemed evaluators will be announced shortly!

CONTACTS:

info@iffc2026.com

iulia@iffc2026.com

info@elite-events-uae.com

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