ge of Humanity, described as follows: The art of Azerbaijani Ashiqs combines poetry, storytelling, dance and vocal and instrumental music into a traditional performance art that stands as a symbol of Azerbaijani culture. Characterized by the accompaniment of the saz, a stringed musical instrument, the classical repertoire includes 200 songs, 150 l...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi
ntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, described as follows: Maloya is a form of music, song and dance native to Réunion Island. Of mixed racial origins since its outset, maloya was created by Malagasy and African slaves on the sugar plantations and was eventually appropriated by the whole of the island’s population. Initially conceived as a...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi
panese performing art found on the Okinawa islands. It is based upon traditional Okinawan music and dance, but also incorporates elements from mainland Japan, such as Nogaku or Kabuki, as well as from China. Kumiodori dramas recount local historical events or legends, accompanied by a traditional three-stringed instrument. The phrases have a partic...19 November 2010
Nairobi
al cuisine, craftsmanship, and cultural forms such as long song, Khöömei overtone singing, Bie biyelgee dance and Morin khuur fiddle also feature prominently during Naadam. Mongolians follow special rituals and practices during the festival, such as wearing unique costumes and using distinctive tools and sporting items. Festival participants reve...19 November 2010
Nairobi
9.COM : Voluntary supplementary contributions to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund
, China, Georgia, Japan, Monaco, Norway, Spain, Turkey and the Norwegian Centre of Traditional Music and Dance; Encourages other States to consider the possibility of supporting the Convention through the modality of their choice....28 November 2014
Paris
the basis of a wider cultural heritage, including traditional dress, food, songs, music, poetry and dance, sustained by the communities and clubs that practise it. Decides that, from the information provided in file 00732, the nomination satisfies the criteria for inscription on the Representative List, as follows: R.1: Falconry, recognized b...7 December 2012
Paris
mcision of initiates, accompanied by rites such as the smearing of millet paste on their bodies and a dance performance to welcome them back into the community. The ceremonies are observed by the Bamasaaba communities in eastern and western Uganda. The Imbalu ceremonies are at risk of disappearing due to a marked decrease in traditional circumcisio...4 June 2024
UNESCO Headquarters
s, deities and rinpoches. The chanting is performed in groups, either sitting indoors or accompanied by dance in monastery courtyards or private houses. The monks wear special costumes and make hand gestures (mudras) representing the divine Buddha, and instruments such as bells, drums, cymbals and trumpets lend musicality and rhythm to the chanting...7 December 2012
Paris
private family events or in public spaces. Songs sung in a minor key gradually increase in tempo, as dancers move their hips and hands to a percussive beat, using short steps to manoeuvre around each other in a variety of different formations. Each soloist improvises lyrics in the Creole language, sometimes blended with other languages, while a fra...28 November 2014
Paris
d public holidays. Today, they play a crucial role in stage performances, local festivities such as dances, and urban táncház (‘dance-house’ or folkdance parties). A group's repertoire can include thousands of melodies, which village musicians play entirely from memory. In addition to memory-based oral transmission, melodies are now also...3 December 2022
Rabat