Global Heritage Archive
Digital documentation of traditional wrestling traditions from the Silk Road and around the world.
International Northern Ssireum Federation
Global SilkroadTraditional WrestlingArchive & Unity Festival
17 October 2026
Traditional Ssireum Living Heritage Archive,
Wikidata Hall of Fame and
Silk Road Traditional Wrestling Festival
In connection with the 2026 International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Organized by:
International Northern Ssireum Federation (INSF)
A global digital platform for documenting, researching, teaching and transmitting traditional wrestling heritage, connecting communities, practitioners, researchers and youth through the October 17, 2026 international heritage activity.
DISCOVER • PRESERVE • CONNECT
October 17, 2026
International Heritage Activity
The INSF October 17 activity brings together living heritage documentation, traditional wrestling research, education and transmission, youth participation, digital heritage exhibition, international exchange and the Silk Road Traditional Wrestling Festival.
Research & Publications
Academic papers, research resources, publications and the Silk Road Warrior Culture Academic Paper Archive.
Education & Transmission
Heritage education, practitioner learning, instructor education, youth learning resources, videos, audio and digital learning materials.
Youth Heritage Challenge
Youth participation, National Youth Representatives, virtual heritage learning, quiz activities and Champion Digital Badge recognition.
12
Traditions documented
12
Countries represented
10,890
Practitioners linked
11
Hall of Fame wings
Discover
Find wrestling traditions from every region.
Document
Preserve them digitally with sources and media.
Promote
Share heritage with an international audience.
Connect
Link clubs, centres and practitioners worldwide.
Digital Heritage Exhibition
Explore the 3D Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall
Discover traditional wrestling heritage through digital exhibition, learning resources and interactive activities.
Official Festival Trailer
NOW IS OUR TIME
Official trailer produced to commemorate UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Day
Different traditions. One shared heritage.
The platform is not a ranking system and does not determine which country or wrestling tradition is stronger.