n melodic instrument. It is in fact the violin (with or without other instruments) that cadences the dances or the songs. Based on playing by ear, it is characterized by syncopated and accented rhythms that are easy for people to dance to. The distinctive style and playing technique of Kaustinen folk music have existed for over 250 years, and there...18 December 2021
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9.COM : Examination of proposals for selection to the Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
ic objects, stage performances and training in performing arts, and hold regular public performances of dance, puppetry, drama and music. Moreover, they operate training workshops for children in performing arts and handicrafts. The Park also integrates local flora and fauna from throughout the archipelago, in the hope that younger generations unde...28 November 2014
Paris
sues a challenge to another, and the two compete in a contest displaying their own unique styles and dance patterns. The songs celebrate the history and culture of the Bakgatla ba Kgafela, but also convey messages about contemporary issues, including cultural practices and beliefs, socio-economic and political developments, violence, poverty, HIV a...7 December 2013
Baku
al heritage in general by raising awareness of associated intangible cultural heritage such as traditional music, dance and other performing arts and crafts. Silat encourages dialogue among communities, groups and individuals, and promotes cultural diversity by being a medium exhibiting social interactions among communities and a vehicle for intern...14 December 2019
Bogotá
sit each other. During the performance, the Caretos – modelled on the traditional masked character – dance around women with their cowbells, rhythmically moving their hips. Possibly connected symbolically to old fertility rites, this action is performed by those behind the mask as a way of interacting with others anonymously. The Caretos wear t...14 December 2019
Bogotá
The Committee Takes note that Cuba has nominated Rumba in Cuba, a festive combination of music and dances and all the practices associated (No. 01185) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The music and movements of the rumba in Cuba are mainly associated with African culture but also feature...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
festivities are practised on the streets and squares of the different locations. The medieval circle dance ‘Kolo’ is a central event during these festivities, with the accompaniment of the city music orchestras. Kolo has twelve figures featuring spiritual and naval symbols. Membership of Boka Navy is voluntary and every year, at the celebratory...14 December 2019
Bogotá
lso an opportunity for the community to socialize and share traditional food, costumes, customs, music and dances, among others. Considers that, from the information included in the file, the nomination satisfies the following criteria for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: R.1: Naïve pain...6 December 2024
Asunción
part, and one of the main features of the festivity is the huge presence and participation of different native dancer groups. The carrying (“La Llevada”) and the activities derived from the ritual cycle encompass a mass public demonstration in which the streets and public spaces become a ritual festival for the community, featuring different ar...1 December 2018
Port Louis
ed through experimental workshops, open-source approaches and new technologies. While commonly worn by folk dance groups and folk bands, as well as individuals at festive or social celebrations, blueprint products increasingly influence everyday clothing, fashion and interior design, among other disciplines. It provides its practitioners with a sen...1 December 2018
Port Louis