the basis of a wider cultural heritage, including traditional dress, food, songs, music, poetry and dance, all of which are sustained by the communities and clubs that practise it. Decides that, from the information provided in nomination file No. 00442, falconry, a living human heritage satisfies the criteria for inscription on the Representativ...19 November 2010
Nairobi
harmonic tones. The oud is played solo or in ensembles and is accompanied by traditional songs and dance in a wide range of events. Its practice is transmitted through apprenticeships and in musical centres, colleges and universities in urban areas. Crafters are mostly men, although in recent years young women have developed an interest as well....3 December 2022
Rabat
guised as masked ancestors and animals, reinforcing the importance of respect for nature. They play tricks and dance to the accompaniment of the Baroque-era music of the Jesuit missions, then around midnight fireworks pop from the top of their wide-brimmed hats, symbolizing the gift of light and vision to live respectfully. Decides that, from the...7 December 2012
Paris
oseon Dynasty. The participants include twenty-seven officiants, forty-two musicians and sixty-four dancers. Memorial tablets of the sixteen greatest sages, including Confucius, his early disciples and Korean Confucians who spread his teachings, are found in the shrine. The ceremony in their honour is characterized by the observance of ritual etiqu...29 November 2011
Bali
ation of a version of the epic of Rama and various legends, and the performance of songs and masked dances. The festival is organized by villagers, and each caste and occupational group has a distinct role. For example, youth and the elders perform, the Brahmans lead the prayers and perform the rituals, and the Bhandaris – representing locals of...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi
10.COM : Examination of requests for International Assistance
carried out at national level aimed at the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in accordance with article 20 of the Convention, and that it takes the form of the granting of donation in line with article 21 (g) of the Convention; Also takes note that Malawi requested an allocation of US$90,533 from the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fun...4 December 2015
Windhoek
ns. Arirang is also a popular subject and motif in diverse arts and media, including cinema, musicals, drama, dance and literature. It is an evocative hymn with the power to enhance communication and unity among the Korean people, whether at home or abroad. Decides that, from the information provided in file 00445, as circulated, the nomination sa...7 December 2012
Paris
e spectator’s imagination; it incorporates diverse forms of art such as poetry, narration, farce, music and dance; R.2: Inscription of the element on the Representative List would contribute to increasing visibility and awareness of this distinctive theatre at the local, national and international level, creating social and cultural dialogue...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi
associated with bagpipes and their use, including music repertoire, style and ornamentation, songs, dances, instrument-making, folk customs and traditions and special verbal expressions. The bagpipe tradition exists throughout Slovakia, with regional differences concerning technical details, tuning, ornaments and know-how, and corresponding songs...4 December 2015
Windhoek
ditional games such as horse racing or the traditional wrestling practised in Kyrgyzstan. Songs and dances are common to almost all the regions, as are semi-sacred family or public meals. Children are the primary beneficiaries of the festivities and take part in a number of activities, such as decorating hard-boiled eggs. Women play a key role in o...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi