2024
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity United Arab Emirates – Oman – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Jordan
Art of crafting and playing rubab/rabab Afghanistan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Uzbekistan
Art of dry stone construction, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland – Andorra – Austria – Belgium – Ireland – Luxembourg
Asturian cider culture Spain
Betashar, traditional wedding ritual Kazakhstan
Breakfast culture in Malaysia: dining experience in a multi-ethnic society Malaysia
Ceremony of Mehregan Tajikistan – Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Cooking and eating Mulgi puder, traditional mashed potato with barley in the Mulgimaa region, Estonia Estonia
Craftsmanship of Aleppo Ghar soap Syrian Arab Republic
Craftsmanship of traditional woven textile Kente Ghana
Csárdás dance tradition Hungary
Cultural practices and expressions linked to Balafon and Kolintang in Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia Mali – Burkina Faso – Côte d'Ivoire – Indonesia
Cultural practices and expressions linked to Krama, a traditional woven textile in Cambodia Cambodia
Cultural practices related to Taif roses Saudi Arabia
Custom of Korean costume: traditional knowledge, skills and social practices in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Durbar in Kano Nigeria
Equestrian art in Portugal Portugal
Festival of Bà Chúa Xứ Goddess at Sam Mountain Viet Nam
Fonelamvonglao (lamvonglao) Lao People's Democratic Republic
Funfair culture Belgium – France
Guarania, sound of Paraguayan soul Paraguay
Henna: rituals, aesthetic and social practices United Arab Emirates – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – State of Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen
Intore Rwanda
K'cimi dancing of Tropojë Albania
Kebaya: knowledge, skills, traditions and practices Brunei Darussalam – Indonesia – Malaysia – Singapore – Thailand
Knowledge, beliefs and practices related to jang making in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea
Living pictures of Galeras, Sucre Colombia
Mangwengwe dance Zambia
Manual bell ringing Spain – Italy
Messosporitissa Festivity (All-holy Mother of God of the Mid-Sowing Season Festivity), Feast of Our Lady at the Ancient Ruins Greece
Mongol nomad migration and its associated practices Mongolia
Myanmar traditional New Year Atā Thingyan festival Myanmar
Naïve painting practices of Kovačica Serbia
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Mongolia
Ngondo, worship of water oracles and associated cultural traditions among the Sawa Cameroon
Performing arts among the Twāyef of Ghbonten Tunisia
Pilgrimage to Watt Town Jamaica
Pysanka, Ukrainian tradition and art of decorating eggs Ukraine – Estonia
Qiang New Year festival China
Semsemiah: instrument crafting and playing Egypt – Saudi Arabia
Sevdalinka, traditional urban folk song Bosnia and Herzegovina
Shakespeare Mas', a traditional component of Carriacou's annual carnival Grenada
Skills of Parisian zinc roofers and ornamentalists France
Skills related to Attiéké production in Côte d’Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
Spring festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of traditional new year China
Summer farming at fäbod and seter: knowledge, traditions and practices related to the grazing of outlying lands and artisan food production Sweden – Norway
Tandir craftsmanship and bread baking in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Technique of making the giant kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango, Guatemala Guatemala
The Epic of Samba Gueladio Mauritania
The women’s ceremonial costume in the Eastern region of Algeria: knowledge and skills associated with the making and adornment of the ‘Gandoura’ and the ‘Melehfa’ Algeria
Tomyum Kung Thailand
Tradition of Nabulsi soap making in Palestine State of Palestine
Traditional bagpipe (Gayda/Tulum) making and performing North Macedonia – Türkiye
Traditional costumes in Norway, craftsmanship and social practice Norway
Traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges China
Traditional knowledge and practices for the making and consumption of cassava bread Cuba – Dominican Republic – Haiti – Honduras – Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with koji mold in Japan Japan
Traditional Li textile techniques: spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering China
Traditional ways of making Artisan Minas Cheese in Minas Gerais Brazil
Vytsinanka, traditional art of paper cutting in Belarus Belarus
Xeer Ciise: Oral customary laws of Somali-Issa communities in Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia Ethiopia – Djibouti – Somalia
2023
Aklan piña handloom weaving Philippines
Al-Man’ouché, an emblematic culinary practice in Lebanon Lebanon
Alpine pasture season Switzerland
Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses' decoration Turkmenistan
Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Uzbekistan
Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – State of Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen
Bolero: identity, emotion and poetry turned into song Cuba – Mexico
Ceramic arts in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Ch'utillos, the Festival of San Bartolomé and San Ignacio de Loyola, the meeting of cultures in Potosí Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey Azerbaijan – Türkiye
Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay Azerbaijan – Türkiye
Dabkeh, traditional dance in Palestine State of Palestine
Elechek, Kyrgyz female headwear: traditional knowledge and rituals Kyrgyzstan
Garba of Gujarat India
Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices United Arab Emirates – Oman – Saudi Arabia
Hiragasy, a performing art of the Central Highlands of Madagascar Madagascar
Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan
Jamu wellness culture Indonesia
Junkanoo Bahamas
Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain
Mahadra, a community system for transmission of traditional knowledge and oral expressions Mauritania
Malhun, a popular poetic and musical art Morocco
Maltese Village Festa, an annual community celebration Malta
Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo
Nguon, rituals of governance and associated expressions in the Bamoun community Cameroon
Polonaise, traditional Polish dance Poland
Practices and meanings associated with the preparation and consumption of ceviche, an expression of Peruvian traditional cuisine Peru
Procession and celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's birthday in Sudan Sudan
Rickshaws and rickshaw painting in Dhaka Bangladesh
Rotterdam Summer Carnival Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Sadeh/Sada celebration Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan
Sango Festival, Oyo Nigeria
Shuwalid festival Ethiopia
Sodai straw garden making in Lithuania Lithuania
Sona, drawings and geometric figures on sand Angola
Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival Thailand
The practice of opera singing in Italy Italy
Tradition of blacksmithing in Gyumri Armenia
Traditional craft of Naga motif weaving in Lao communities Lao People's Democratic Republic
Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Mudhif building Iraq
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands (Kingdom of the) – Switzerland
Traditional knowledge and skills of production of the atlas and adras fabrics Tajikistan
Traditional skills of loincloth weaving in Côte d’Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
Traditional wooden boatbuilding in Carriacou and Petite Martinique Grenada
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain
2022
Al Talli, traditional embroidery skills in the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Al-Khanjar, craft skills and social practices Oman
Al-Mansaf in Jordan, a festive banquet and its social and cultural meanings Jordan
Alheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks Saudi Arabia – Oman – United Arab Emirates
Ancestral system of knowledge of the four indigenous peoples, Arhuaco, Kankuamo, Kogui and Wiwa of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Colombia
Artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread France
August 15th (Dekapentavgoustos) festivities in two Highland Communities of Northern Greece: Tranos Choros (Grand Dance) in Vlasti and Syrrako Festival Greece
Bear festivities in the Pyrenees Andorra – France
Beekeeping in Slovenia, a way of life Slovenia
Crafting and playing the Oud Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Syrian Arab Republic
Culture of Çay (tea), a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction Azerbaijan – Türkiye
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – State of Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen
Festivals related to the Journey of the Holy family in Egypt Egypt
Festivity of Saint Tryphon and the Kolo (chain dance) of Saint Tryphon, traditions of Croats from Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor) who live in the Republic of Croatia Croatia
Furyu-odori, ritual dances imbued with people’s hopes and prayers Japan
Harissa, knowledge, skills and culinary and social practices Tunisia
Holy Week in Guatemala Guatemala
Hungarian string band tradition Hungary
Kalela dance Zambia
Knowledge and practices related to cultivating Khawlani coffee beans Saudi Arabia
Knowledge of the light rum masters Cuba
Kun Lbokator, traditional martial arts in Cambodia Cambodia
Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia
Orteke, traditional performing art in Kazakhstan: dance, puppet and music Kazakhstan
Pehlevanliq culture: traditional zorkhana games, sports and wrestling Azerbaijan
Pyongyang Raengmyon custom Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Raï, popular folk song of Algeria Algeria
Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan
Social practices and knowledge related to the preparation and use of the traditional plum spirit – šljivovica Serbia
Straw weaving in Belarus, art, craft and skills Belarus
Talchum, mask dance drama in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan
The art of the traditional blouse with embroidery on the shoulder (altiţă) — an element of cultural identity in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Romania – Republic of Moldova
The practice of Modern Dance in Germany Germany
Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain
Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China China
Turkmen-style needlework art Turkmenistan – Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Yaldā/Chella Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Afghanistan
2021
Al-Qudoud al-Halabiya Syrian Arab Republic
Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – State of Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen
Art of Xòe dance of the Tai people in Viet Nam Viet Nam
Bakhshi art Uzbekistan
Ceebu Jën, a culinary art of Senegal Senegal
Community festivities in Campo Maior Portugal
Congolese rumba Democratic Republic of the Congo – Congo
Corso culture, flower and fruit parades in the Netherlands Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Cultural Heritage of Boka Navy Kotor: a festive representation of a memory and cultural identity Montenegro
Dances and expressions associated with the Corpus Christi Festivity Panama
Durga Puja in Kolkata India
Dutar making craftsmanship and traditional music performing art combined with singing Turkmenistan
Falak Tajikistan
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands (Kingdom of the) – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic
Festive cycle around the devotion and worship towards Saint John the Baptist Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Fjiri Bahrain
Flower carpets tradition for Corpus Christi processions Poland
Gamelan Indonesia
Grand Festival of Tarija Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Hüsn-i Hat, traditional calligraphy in Islamic art in Turkey Türkiye
Inuit drum dancing and singing Denmark
Joumou soup Haiti
Kaustinen fiddle playing and related practices and expressions Finland
L-Għana, a Maltese folksong tradition Malta
Malagasy Kabary, the Malagasy oratorical art Madagascar
Moutya Seychelles
Namur stilt jousting Belgium
Nora, dance drama in southern Thailand Thailand
Nordic clinker boat traditions Denmark – Finland – Iceland – Norway – Sweden
Ornek, a Crimean Tatar ornament and knowledge about it Ukraine
Pasillo, song and poetry Ecuador
Pottery-related values, knowledge, lore and practices of the Awajún people Peru
Songket Malaysia
Tbourida Morocco
The art of embroidery in Palestine, practices, skills, knowledge and rituals State of Palestine
Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Naoor Iraq
Traditional craftsmanship of making Dumbara Ratā Kalāla Sri Lanka
Truffle hunting and extraction in Italy, traditional knowledge and practice Italy
Visoko multipart singing from Dolen and Satovcha, South-western Bulgaria Bulgaria
2020
Al Aflaj, traditional irrigation network system in the UAE, oral traditions, knowledge and skills of construction, maintenance and equitable water distribution United Arab Emirates
Art of crafting and playing Mbira/Sansi, the finger-plucking traditional musical instrument in Malawi and Zimbabwe Malawi – Zimbabwe
Art of miniature Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan
Budima dance Zambia
Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage associated with camels United Arab Emirates – Oman
Chamamé Argentina
Charfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands Tunisia
Craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics Switzerland – France
Grass mowing competition custom in Kupres Bosnia and Herzegovina
Handmade production of Christmas tree decorations from blown glass beads Czechia
Hawker culture in Singapore, community dining and culinary practices in a multicultural urban context Singapore
Il-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta Malta
Knowledge, know-how and practices pertaining to the production and consumption of couscous Algeria – Mauritania – Morocco – Tunisia
Musical art of horn players, an instrumental technique linked to singing, breath control, vibrato, resonance of place and conviviality France – Belgium – Luxembourg – Italy
Nar Bayrami, traditional pomegranate festivity and culture Azerbaijan
Ong Chun/Wangchuan/Wangkang ceremony, rituals and related practices for maintaining the sustainable connection between man and the ocean China – Malaysia
Pantun Indonesia – Malaysia
Pilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Armenia
Practices and traditional knowledge of Terere in the culture of Pohã Ñana, Guaraní ancestral drink in Paraguay Paraguay
Sauna culture in Finland Finland
Taijiquan China
The art of glass beads Italy – France
Traditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye
Traditional skills, techniques and knowledge for the conservation and transmission of wooden architecture in Japan Japan
Traditional weaving of Al Sadu Saudi Arabia – Kuwait
Tree beekeeping culture Poland – Belarus
Wine Horses Spain
Yeondeunghoe, lantern lighting festival in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea
Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa Serbia
2019
'Ie Samoa, fine mat and its cultural value Samoa
‘Hatajo de Negritos’ and ‘Hatajo de Pallitas’ from the Peruvian south-central coastline Peru
Ak-kalpak craftsmanship, traditional knowledge and skills in making and wearing Kyrgyz men’s headwear Kyrgyzstan
Alpinism France – Italy – Switzerland
Armenian letter art and its cultural expressions Armenia
Artisanal talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala (Mexico) and ceramics of Talavera de la Reina and El Puente del Arzobispo (Spain) making process Mexico – Spain
Byzantine chant Cyprus – Greece
Celestinian forgiveness celebration Italy
Cultural Complex of Bumba-meu-boi from Maranhão Brazil
Drotárstvo, wire craft and art Slovakia
Ethiopian epiphany Ethiopia
Gnawa Morocco
Holy Week processions in Mendrisio Switzerland
Irish harping Ireland
Khorazm dance, Lazgi Uzbekistan
Kwagh-Hir theatrical performance Nigeria
Morna, musical practice of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde
Music and dance of Dominican Bachata Dominican Republic
Nuad Thai, traditional Thai massage Thailand
Ommegang of Brussels, an annual historical procession and popular festival Belgium
Practice of traditional music and dance in Setesdal, playing, dancing and singing (stev/stevjing) Norway
Practices and craftsmanship associated with the Damascene rose in Al-Mrah Syrian Arab Republic
Practices of Then by Tày, Nùng and Thái ethnic groups in Viet Nam Viet Nam
Provision of services and hospitality during the Arba'in visitation Iraq
Silat Malaysia
The festival of the Santísima Trinidad del Señor Jesús del Gran Poder in the city of La Paz Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Tradition of Kosiv painted ceramics Ukraine
Traditional skills of crafting and playing Dotār Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Traditional technique of making Airag in Khokhuur and its associated customs Mongolia
Traditional Turkish archery Türkiye
Traditional turkmen carpet making art in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
Traditions of Pencak Silat Indonesia
Winter festivities, Carnival of Podence Portugal
2018
As-Samer in Jordan Jordan
Avalanche risk management Switzerland – Austria
Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe Austria – Czechia – Germany – Hungary – Slovakia
Bobbin lacemaking in Slovenia Slovenia
Celebration in honor of the Budslaŭ icon of Our Lady (Budslaŭ fest) Belarus
Chakan, embroidery art in the Republic of Tajikistan Tajikistan
Chidaoba, wrestling in Georgia Georgia
Dondang Sayang Malaysia
Festivity of Las Parrandas in the centre of Cuba Cuba
Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Türkiye
Horse and camel Ardhah Oman
Hurling Ireland
Khon, masked dance drama in Thailand Thailand
La Romería (the pilgrimage): ritual cycle of 'La llevada' (the carrying) of the Virgin of Zapopan Mexico
Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa, knowledge and practices concerning life, health and illness prevention and treatment among the Tibetan people in China China
Međimurska popevka, a folksong from Međimurje Croatia
Mooba dance of the Lenje ethnic group of Central Province of Zambia Zambia
Mwinoghe, joyous dance Malawi
Nativity scene (szopka) tradition in Krakow Poland
Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pottery skills of the women of Sejnane Tunisia
Raiho-shin, ritual visits of deities in masks and costumes Japan
Reggae music of Jamaica Jamaica
Ritual and festive expressions of the Congo culture Panama
Rūkada Nātya, traditional string puppet drama in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Singing to the accompaniment of the Gusle Serbia
Tamboradas drum-playing rituals Spain
The skills related to perfume in Pays de Grasse: the cultivation of perfume plants, the knowledge and processing of natural raw materials, and the art of perfume composition France
Traditional Korean wrestling (Ssirum/Ssireum) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Republic of Korea
Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders Kazakhstan
2017
Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, female traditional interior wall decoration in Asir, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Art of Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’ Italy
Artisanal processes and plant fibers techniques for talcos, crinejas and pintas weaving of the pinta’o hat Panama
Basel Carnival Switzerland
Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Craft of the miller operating windmills and watermills Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Craftmanship of Estremoz clay figures Portugal
Cultural practices associated to the 1st of March Bulgaria – North Macedonia – Republic of Moldova – Romania
Dolma making and sharing tradition, a marker of cultural identity Azerbaijan
Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti Slovenia
Kazakh traditional Assyk games Kazakhstan
Khaen music of the Lao people Lao People's Democratic Republic
Kochari, traditional group dance Armenia
Kok boru, traditional horse game Kyrgyzstan
Kolo, traditional folk dance Serbia
Konjic woodcarving Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kumbh Mela India
Kushtdepdi rite of singing and dancing Turkmenistan
Multipart singing of Horehronie Slovakia
Nsima, culinary tradition of Malawi Malawi
Organ craftsmanship and music Germany
Pinisi, art of boatbuilding in South Sulawesi Indonesia
Punto Cuba
Rebetiko Greece
Ritual journeys in La Paz during Alasita Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Sega tambour of Rodrigues Island Mauritius
Spring celebration, Hıdrellez North Macedonia – Türkiye
The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam Viet Nam
Traditional art of Shital Pati weaving of Sylhet Bangladesh
Traditional system of Corongo’s water judges Peru
Uilleann piping Ireland
Xoan singing of Phú Thọ province, Viet Nam Viet Nam
Zaouli, popular music and dance of the Guro communities in Côte d’Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
2016
Almezmar, drumming and dancing with sticks Saudi Arabia
Argungu international fishing and cultural festival Nigeria
Beer culture in Belgium Belgium
Bhojpuri folk songs in Mauritius, Geet-Gawai Mauritius
Carnival of El Callao, a festive representation of a memory and cultural identity Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Carnival of Granville France
Charrería, equestrian tradition in Mexico Mexico
Culture of Jeju Haenyeo (women divers) Republic of Korea
Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye
Gada system, an indigenous democratic socio-political system of the Oromo Ethiopia
Idea and practice of organizing shared interests in cooperatives Germany
Khidr Elias feast and its vows Iraq
Kuresi in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet Georgia
Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Baishakh Bangladesh
Momoeria, New Year's celebration in eight villages of Kozani area, West Macedonia, Greece Greece
Music and dance of the merengue in the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Oshi Palav, a traditional meal and its social and cultural contexts in Tajikistan Tajikistan
Palov culture and tradition Uzbekistan
Practices related to the Viet beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms Viet Nam
Puppetry in Slovakia and Czechia Slovakia – Czechia
Rumba in Cuba, a festive combination of music and dances and all the practices associated Cuba
Škofja Loka passion play Slovenia
Tahteeb, stick game Egypt
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge in China of time and practices developed through observation of the sun’s annual motion China
Traditional craftsmanship of Çini-making Türkiye
Traditional wall-carpet craftsmanship in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Romania – Republic of Moldova
Valencia Fallas festivity Spain
Winegrowers’ Festival in Vevey Switzerland
Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan Japan
Yoga India
2015
Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan
Al-Razfa, a traditional performing art United Arab Emirates – Oman
Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Bagpipe culture Slovakia
Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna Austria
Copper craftsmanship of Lahij Azerbaijan
Epic art of Gorogly Turkmenistan
Fichee-Chambalaalla, New Year festival of the Sidama people Ethiopia
Filete porteño in Buenos Aires, a traditional painting technique Argentina
Lad’s dances in Romania Romania
Majlis, a cultural and social space United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar
Marimba music, traditional chants and dances from the Colombia South Pacific region and Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador Colombia – Ecuador
Oshituthi shomagongo, marula fruit festival Namibia
Sbuâ, annual pilgrimage to the zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in Gourara Algeria
Summer solstice fire festivals in the Pyrenees Andorra – Spain – France
Surova folk feast in Pernik region Bulgaria
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali Indonesia
Tinian marble craftsmanship Greece
Tradition of kimchi-making in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Traditional knowledge and technologies relating to the growing and processing of the curagua Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Tugging rituals and games Cambodia – Philippines – Republic of Korea – Viet Nam
Wititi dance of the Colca Valley Peru
2014
Al-Ayyala, a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates Oman – United Arab Emirates
Al-Zajal, recited or sung poetry Lebanon
Argan, practices and know-how concerning the argan tree Morocco
Arirang folk song in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Askiya, the art of wit Uzbekistan
Baile Chino Chile
Cante Alentejano, polyphonic singing from Alentejo, southern Portugal Portugal
Capoeira circle Brazil
Coming forth of the masks and puppets in Markala Mali
Ebru, Turkish art of marbling Türkiye
Festivity of Virgen de la Candelaria of Puno Peru
Gwoka: music, song, dance and cultural practice representative of Guadeloupean identity France
Kazakh traditional art of Dombra Kuy Kazakhstan
Know-how of cultivating mastic on the island of Chios Greece
Kopachkata, a social dance from the village of Dramche, Pijanec North Macedonia
Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia Armenia
Mongolian knuckle-bone shooting Mongolia
Nongak, community band music, dance and rituals in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea
Practices and expressions of joking relationships in Niger Niger
Pujllay and Ayarichi, music and dances of the Yampara culture Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Ritual and ceremonies of Sebeïba in the oasis of Djanet, Algeria Algeria
Ritual dance of the royal drum Burundi
Slava, celebration of family saint patron’s day Serbia
Smoke sauna tradition in Võromaa Estonia
Tchopa, sacrificial dance of the Lhomwe people of southern Malawi Malawi
The tradition of carpet-making in Chiprovtsi Bulgaria
Traditional agricultural practice of cultivating the ‘vite ad alberello’ (head-trained bush vines) of the community of Pantelleria Italy
Traditional art and symbolism of Kelaghayi, making and wearing women’s silk headscarves Azerbaijan
Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India India
Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts (Turkic nomadic dwellings) Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan
Traditional Mauritian Sega Mauritius
Ví and Giặm folk songs of Nghệ Tĩnh Viet Nam
Washi, craftsmanship of traditional Japanese hand-made paper Japan
Zmijanje embroidery Bosnia and Herzegovina
2013
Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri wine-making method Georgia
Annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Sidi ‘Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi Cheikh) Algeria
Art of Đờn ca tài tử music and song in southern Viet Nam Viet Nam
Celebrations of big shoulder-borne processional structures Italy
Chinese Zhusuan, knowledge and practices of mathematical calculation through the abacus China
Círio de Nazaré (The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth) in the city of Belém, Pará Brazil
Commemoration feast of the finding of the True Holy Cross of Christ Ethiopia
Feast of the Holy Forty Martyrs in Štip North Macedonia
Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea
Knowledge, skills and rituals related to the annual renewal of the Q’eswachaka bridge Peru
Kyrgyz epic trilogy: Manas, Semetey, Seytek Kyrgyzstan
La Parranda de San Pedro de Guarenas y Guatire Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Limousin septennial ostensions France
Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal
Men’s group Colindat, Christmas-time ritual Republic of Moldova – Romania
Music of Terchová Slovakia
Petrykivka decorative painting as a phenomenon of the Ukrainian ornamental folk art Ukraine
Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Algeria – Mali – Niger
Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur India
Shrimp fishing on horseback in Oostduinkerke Belgium
Traditional art of Jamdani weaving Bangladesh
Traditional craftsmanship of the Mongol Ger and its associated customs Mongolia
Turkish coffee culture and tradition Türkiye
Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese, notably for the celebration of New Year Japan
Xooy, a divination ceremony among the Serer of Senegal Senegal
2012
Al ‘azi, elegy, processional march and poetry Oman
Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman United Arab Emirates – Oman
Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea
Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India India
Cherry festival in Sefrou Morocco
Craftsmanship and performance art of the Tar, a long-necked string musical instrument Azerbaijan
Craftsmanship of Horezu ceramics Romania
Fest-Noz, festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional dances of Brittany France
Festival of Saint Francis of Assisi, Quibdó Colombia
Fiesta of the patios in Cordova Spain
Folk art of the Matyó, embroidery of a traditional community Hungary
Frevo, performing arts of the Carnival of Recife Brazil
Ichapekene Piesta, the biggest festival of San Ignacio de Moxos Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Klapa multipart singing of Dalmatia, southern Croatia Croatia
Marches of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse Belgium
Mesir Macunu festival Türkiye
Nachi no Dengaku, a religious performing art held at the Nachi fire festival Japan
Performance of the Armenian epic of 'Daredevils of Sassoun' or 'David of Sassoun' Armenia
Qālišuyān rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Rites and craftsmanship associated with the wedding costume tradition of Tlemcen Algeria
Schemenlaufen, the carnival of Imst, Austria Austria
Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona Italy
Traditional weaving of the Ecuadorian toquilla straw hat Ecuador
Venezuela's Dancing Devils of Corpus Christi Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Worship of Hùng kings in Phú Thọ Viet Nam
2011
Bećarac singing and playing from Eastern Croatia Croatia
Ceremonial Keşkek tradition Türkiye
Chinese shadow puppetry China
Equitation in the French tradition France
Fado, urban popular song of Portugal Portugal
Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí Spain
Jultagi, tightrope walking Republic of Korea
Leuven age set ritual repertoire Belgium
Mariachi, string music, song and trumpet Mexico
Mibu no Hana Taue, ritual of transplanting rice in Mibu, Hiroshima Japan
Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland Croatia
Pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Lord of Qoyllurit’i Peru
Ride of the Kings in the south-east of the Czech Republic Czechia
Sada Shin Noh, sacred dancing at Sada shrine, Shimane Japan
Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art Republic of Korea
Traditional knowledge of the jaguar shamans of Yuruparí Colombia
Tsiattista poetic duelling Cyprus
Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region Republic of Korea
2010
Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine China
Al-Bar’ah, music and dance of Oman Dhofari valleys Oman
Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars Armenia
Chant of the Sybil on Majorca Spain
Chhau dance India
Compagnonnage, network for on-the-job transmission of knowledge and identities France
Craftsmanship of Alençon needle lace-making France
Daemokjang, traditional wooden architecture Republic of Korea
Flamenco Spain
Gagok, lyric song cycles accompanied by an orchestra Republic of Korea
Gastronomic meal of the French France
Gingerbread craft from Northern Croatia Croatia
Gióng festival of Phù Ðông and Sóc temples Viet Nam
Hopping procession of Echternach Luxembourg
Houtem Jaarmarkt, annual winter fair and livestock market at Sint-Lievens-Houtem Belgium
Huaconada, ritual dance of Mito Peru
Human towers Spain
Indonesian Angklung Indonesia
Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan India
Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival Türkiye
Krakelingen and Tonnekensbrand, end-of-winter bread and fire feast at Geraardsbergen Belgium
Kumiodori, traditional Okinawan musical theatre Japan
Mongolian traditional art of Khöömei Mongolia
Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala India
Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Naadam, Mongolian traditional festival Mongolia
Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Parachicos in the traditional January feast of Chiapa de Corzo Mexico
Peking opera China
Pirekua, traditional song of the P’urhépecha Mexico
Ritual dramatic art of Ta‘zīye Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Scissors dance Peru
Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi ritual Türkiye
Shrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko area Czechia
Sinjska Alka, a knights’ tournament in Sinj Croatia
Sutartinės, Lithuanian multipart songs Lithuania
Traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving in the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Traditional Mexican cuisine - ancestral, ongoing community culture, the Michoacán paradigm Mexico
Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Traditional Sohbet meetings Türkiye
Wayuu normative system, applied by the Pütchipü’üi (palabrero) Colombia
Yuki-tsumugi, silk fabric production technique Japan
2009
Akiu no Taue Odori Japan
Annual carnival bell ringers’ pageant from the Kastav area Croatia
Art of Azerbaijani Ashiq Azerbaijan
Art of Chinese seal engraving China
Âşıklık (minstrelsy) tradition Türkiye
Aubusson tapestry France
Busó festivities at Mohács: masked end-of-winter carnival custom Hungary
Candombe and its socio-cultural space: a community practice Uruguay
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos Colombia
Cheoyongmu Republic of Korea
China engraved block printing technique China
Chinese calligraphy China
Chinese paper-cut China
Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures China
Craftsmanship of Nanjing Yunjin brocade China
Daimokutate Japan
Dainichido Bugaku Japan
Doina Romania
Dragon Boat festival China
Farmers’ dance of China’s Korean ethnic group China
Festivity of Saint Blaise, the patron of Dubrovnik Croatia
Gagaku Japan
Ganggangsullae Republic of Korea
Gesar epic tradition China
Grand song of the Dong ethnic group China
Hayachine Kagura Japan
Holy Week processions in Popayán Colombia
Hua’er China
Ijele masquerade Nigeria
Indonesian Batik Indonesia
Irrigators’ tribunals of the Spanish Mediterranean coast: the Council of Wise Men of the plain of Murcia and the Water Tribunal of the plain of Valencia Spain
Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeunggut Republic of Korea
Karagöz Türkiye
Katta Ashula Uzbekistan
Lacemaking in Croatia Croatia
Lefkara laces or Lefkaritika Cyprus
Maloya France
Manas China
Manden Charter, proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga Mali
Mazu belief and customs China
Mongolian art of singing, Khoomei China
Namsadang Nori Republic of Korea
Nanyin China
Nestinarstvo, messages from the past: the Panagyr of Saints Constantine and Helena in the village of Bulgari Bulgaria
Ojiya-chijimi, Echigo-jofu: techniques of making ramie fabric in Uonuma region, Niigata Prefecture Japan
Oku-noto no Aenokoto Japan
Places of memory and living traditions of the Otomí-Chichimecas people of Tolimán: the Peña de Bernal, guardian of a sacred territory Mexico
Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges Belgium
Procession Za Krizen (‘following the cross’) on the island of Hvar Croatia
Quan Họ Bắc Ninh folk songs Viet Nam
Radif of Iranian music Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India India
Regong arts China
Ritual ceremony of the Voladores Mexico
Scribing tradition in French timber framing France
Septennial re-roofing ceremony of the Kamablon, sacred house of Kangaba Mali
Sericulture and silk craftsmanship of China China
Seto Leelo, Seto polyphonic singing tradition Estonia
Spring procession of Ljelje/Kraljice (queens) from Gorjani Croatia
Tango Argentina – Uruguay
Tibetan opera China
Traditional Ainu dance Japan
Traditional firing technology of Longquan celadon China
Traditional handicrafts of making Xuan paper China
Traditional manufacturing of children’s wooden toys in Hrvatsko Zagorje Croatia
Two-part singing and playing in the Istrian scale Croatia
Whistled language of the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands), the Silbo Gomero Spain
Xi’an wind and percussion ensemble China
Yeongsanjae Republic of Korea
Yueju opera China
2008
Ahellil of Gourara Algeria
Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah epic Egypt
Albanian folk iso-polyphony Albania
Andean cosmovision of the Kallawaya Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Art of Akyns, Kyrgyz epic tellers Kyrgyzstan
Arts of the Meddah, public storytellers Türkiye
Azerbaijani Mugham Azerbaijan
Baltic song and dance celebrations Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania
Barkcloth making in Uganda Uganda
Baul songs Bangladesh
Bistritsa Babi, archaic polyphony, dances and rituals from the Shoplouk region Bulgaria
Căluş ritual Romania
Canto a tenore, Sardinian pastoral songs Italy
Carnival of Barranquilla Colombia
Carnival of Binche Belgium
Carnival of Oruro Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Chopi Timbila Mozambique
Cocolo dance drama tradition Dominican Republic
Cross-crafting and its symbolism Lithuania
Cultural space and oral culture of the Semeiskie Russian Federation
Cultural space of Boysun District Uzbekistan
Cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna Square Morocco
Cultural space of Palenque de San Basilio Colombia
Cultural space of Sosso-Bala Guinea
Cultural space of the Bedu in Petra and Wadi Rum Jordan
Cultural space of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella Dominican Republic
Cultural space of the Yaaral and Degal Mali
Darangen epic of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao Philippines
Duduk and its music Armenia
El Güegüense Nicaragua
Fujara and its music Slovakia
Gangneung Danoje festival Republic of Korea
Gbofe of Afounkaha, the music of the transverse trumps of the Tagbana community Côte d'Ivoire
Georgian polyphonic singing Georgia
Gule Wamkulu Malawi – Mozambique – Zambia
Guqin and its music China
Hudhud chants of the Ifugao Philippines
Ifa divination system Nigeria
Indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead Mexico
Indonesian Kris Indonesia
Iraqi Maqam Iraq
Kabuki theatre Japan
Kankurang, Manding initiatory rite Gambia – Senegal
Kihnu cultural space Estonia
Kun Qu opera China
Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre India
La Tumba Francesa Cuba
Lakalaka, dances and sung speeches of Tonga Tonga
Language, dance and music of the Garifuna Belize – Guatemala – Honduras – Nicaragua
Mak Yong theatre Malaysia
Makishi masquerade Zambia
Maroon heritage of Moore Town Jamaica
Mask dance of the drums from Drametse Bhutan
Mbende Jerusarema dance Zimbabwe
Mevlevi Sema ceremony Türkiye
Moussem of Tan-Tan Morocco
Mystery play of Elche Spain
Nha Nhac, Vietnamese court music Viet Nam
Ningyo Johruri Bunraku puppet theatre Japan
Nôgaku theatre Japan
Olonkho, Yakut heroic epos Russian Federation
Opera dei Pupi, Sicilian puppet theatre Italy
Oral and graphic expressions of the Wajapi Brazil
Oral heritage and cultural manifestations of the Zápara people Ecuador – Peru
Oral heritage of Gelede Benin – Nigeria – Togo
Oxherding and oxcart traditions in Costa Rica Costa Rica
Palestinian Hikaye State of Palestine
Pansori epic chant Republic of Korea
Patum of Berga Spain
Polyphonic singing of the Aka Pygmies of Central Africa Central African Republic
Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France Belgium – France
Rabinal Achí dance drama tradition Guatemala
Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana India
Royal ancestral ritual in the Jongmyo shrine and its music Republic of Korea
Royal ballet of Cambodia Cambodia
Samba de Roda of the Recôncavo of Bahia Brazil
Sbek Thom, Khmer shadow theatre Cambodia
Shashmaqom music Uzbekistan – Tajikistan
Slovácko Verbuňk, recruit dances Czechia
Song of Sana’a Yemen
Space of gong culture Viet Nam
Taquile and its textile art Peru
Tradition of Vedic chanting India
Traditional music of the Morin Khuur Mongolia
Urtiin Duu, traditional folk long song China – Mongolia
Uyghur Muqam of Xinjiang China
Vanuatu sand drawings Vanuatu
Vimbuza healing dance Malawi
Wayang puppet theatre Indonesia
Woodcrafting knowledge of the Zafimaniry Madagascar