N°18175
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Element Al-Jertiq: practices, rituals and expressions for preservation, protection, abundance and fertility in Sudan (Sudan)
Inscribed in 2025 (20.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Title EN: The jewelry of silver and gold: The bride adorns herself with abundant silver and gold jewellery passed through generations during al-Jertig ceremonies. Beyond enhancing her beauty, these pieces symbolize prestige, wealth, and nobility, serving primarily to ward off the evil eye, envy, and malevolent forces, thus ensuring protection against harm.