Inscribed in 2008 (3.COM)
on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2005)
Title as submitted EN: Performed by male dancers of southern Romania to the accompaniment of two violins and an accordion, the Calus ritual features a series of games, skits, songs and dances. The dancers, believed to be endowed with magical healing powers, go from house to house, promising good health and prosperity to the villagers
