UNESCO recently recognised Uilleann Piping in its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In celebration of this accolade and as part of Kilkenny Tradfest, we are delighted to welcome musician and master craftsman Mickey Dunne for a demonstration of pipe making and Uileann performance with Kilkenny Pipers’ Club at NDCG.
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Renowned Japanese shoe designer Noritaka Tatehana talks innovative design process incorporating traditional craft skills with a demonstration of Japanese Yūzen-zome dyeing technique.
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