ural Heritage of Humanity, described as follows: Equitation in the French tradition is a school of horseback riding that emphasizes harmonious relations between humans and horses. The fundamental horse-training principles and processes are guided by non-violence and lack of constraint, blending human demands with respect for the horse’s body and...29 November 2011
Bali
The Committee Takes note that Turkmenistan has nominated Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses’ decoration (No. 01978) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The Akhal-Teke is a breed of horses created in the territory of modern Turkmenistan. Characterized by their large s...8 December 2023
Kasane
The Committee Takes note that Azerbaijan has nominated Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan (No. 00905) for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Chovqan is a traditional horse-riding game played on a flat, grassy field by two competing teams of players...7 December 2013
Baku
Committee Takes note that Kazakhstan has nominated Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders (No. 01402) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders – taking place in Terisakkan Village in the Ulytau District of Ka...1 December 2018
Port Louis
The Committee Takes note that Austria has nominated Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna (No. 01106) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Classical horsemanship at the Spanish Riding School Vienna is the traditional art and practice of breeding, keep...4 December 2015
Windhoek
The Committee Takes note that Oman has nominated Horse and camel Ardhah (No. 01359) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Horse and camel Ardhah is practised across many regions of Oman. On Alardhah day (meaning the ‘day of the festival’ in Arabic), people gather around the racecourse to...1 December 2018
Port Louis
The Committee Takes note that Kyrgyzstan has nominated Kok boru, traditional horse game (No. 01294) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Kok boru, a traditional horse game, is a synthesis of traditional practices, performances and the game itself. It is a traditional game played by two teams...9 December 2017
Jeju Island
The Committee Takes note that Spain has nominated Wine Horses (no. 00860) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Los Caballos del Vino (Wine Horses) takes place each year from 1-3 May in Caravaca de la Cruz and forms part of the fiestas held in honour of the Santísima y Vera Cruz in Caravaca....19 December 2020
Paris
es used. Equestrian art in Portugal establishes a sense of harmony and deep respect between rider and horse, with the rider communicating with the horse to encourage its willing collaboration, without the use of force. The practice is therefore based on respect for the animal and its well-being. It requires a horse that is flexible, manageable and...6 December 2024
Asunción
The Committee Takes note that Kyrgyzstan has nominated Kok-boru, traditional horse game (No. 01067) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Kok-boru is a game played on horses by two teams. The purpose of the game is to seize the ulak (a goat carcass) and drop it into the opponent’s goal. Gam...4 December 2015
Windhoek