Nomination file No. 00363

Decision

Inscription: 5.COM 6.39

Periodic reporting

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    Activities

    First Flamenco Exhibition26/09/2013 - 15/10/2013Teatro Central in Seville
    International Congress of Flamenco12/11/2013 - 16/11/2013Palacio de Congresos (Conference Centre) in Cordoba - Spain
    Forum 'Flamenco y Cultura' 201703/11/2017 - 30/11/2017Granada

    Flamenco

       

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    Inscribed in 2010 (5.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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    © 2009 Agence Andalouse pour le Développement du Flamenco

    Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura. Cante is the vocal expression of flamenco, sung by men and women, preferably seated, with no backing singers. The gamut of feelings and states of mind – grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing and fear – can be expressed through sincere, expressive lyrics characterized by brevity and simplicity. Flamenco baile is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy. The technique is complex, differing depending on whether the performer is male (heavier use of the feet) or female (gentler, more sensual movements). Toque or the art of guitar playing has long surpassed its original role as accompaniment. Other instruments, including castanets, hand-clapping and foot-stamping are also employed. Flamenco is performed during religious festivals, rituals, church ceremonies and at private celebrations. It is the badge of identity of numerous communities and groups, in particular the Gitano (Roma) ethnic community, which has played an essential role in its development. Transmission occurs through dynasties, families, social groups and Flamenco clubs, all of which play a key role in its preservation and dissemination.

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