The Committee Takes note that Armenia has nominated Kochari, traditional group dance (No. 01295) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Kochari is a traditional dance that is widely performed throughout Armenia during holidays, festive celebrations, family ceremonies and other social events. I...9 December 2017
Jeju Island
The Committee Takes note that Zambia has nominated Mooba dance of the Lenje ethnic group of Central Province of Zambia (No. 01372) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Mooba is the main dance of the Lenje ethnic group of Central Province of Zambia, performed since pre-colonial times. It is a...1 December 2018
Port Louis
The Committee Takes note that Zambia has nominated Mangwengwe dance (No. 01855) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The Mangwengwe is a traditional dance that is performed by the Mambwe and Namwanga people of Zambia. Dating to pre-colonial times, it is characterized by circular movements of...6 December 2024
Asunción
6.COM : Evaluation of proposals to the 2011 Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
best reflecting the principles and objectives of the Convention, described as follows: The Táncház (‘dance-house’) model of teaching folk dance and music combines traditional forms of acquisition with modern pedagogical and academic methods. Participants acquire dance knowledge from experienced members or tradition bearers by direct observat...29 November 2011
Bali
The Committee Takes note that Indonesia has nominated Three genres of traditional dance in Bali (No. 00617) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: There are three genres of traditional Balinese dance – sacred, semi-sacred and that meant for enjoyment by communities at large. Traditional Bali...4 December 2015
Windhoek
on on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Intore is a Rwandan dance performed by a troupe. The dancers are arranged in lines representing the ranks of warriors on a battlefield. Through their movements, they mimic a battle with an invisible adversary, leaping and wielding their spears and shields to the rhythm...6 December 2024
Asunción
The Committee Takes note that Botswana has nominated Seperu folk dance, associated traditions and practices of the Basubiya community in Botswana’s Chobe District (No. 00902) for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: The Seperu folk dance is a vital part of Basubiya traditions and practices. It...7 December 2013
Baku
The Committee Takes note that Poland has nominated Polonaise, traditional Polish dance (No. 01982) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The polonaise is a joyful Polish group dance, which can be enacted by a few to even several hundreds of pairs marching in procession, following a trajectory...8 December 2023
Kasane
ndia, through which philosophical and spiritual messages of Buddhism are expressed and people in attendance develop self-discipline. Yeongsanjae begins with a ritual reception for all the saints and spirits of heaven and earth and concludes with a farewell ritual representing manners of the otherworldly realm of Buddha, with singing, ceremonial ado...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi
The Committee Takes note that Uganda has nominated Bigwala, gourd trumpet music and dance of the Busoga Kingdom in Uganda for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Bigwala music and dance is a cultural practice of the Basoga people of Uganda, performed during royal celebrations such as coronations...7 December 2012
Paris