the nomination satisfies the following criteria: R.1: The file defines the element as a form of traditional theatre, enacting biblical scenes performed by large numbers of local people during Lent and Easter. The bearers and practitioners, their roles and responsibilities – including that of women and children – are well described. The fil...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
f Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Al-Aragoz is an old form of Egyptian theatre using traditional hand puppetry. Performances are highly popular events during which puppeteers remain hidden inside a small portable stage while an assistant interacts with the puppets and crowd. Al-Aragoz takes its name from the main puppe...1 December 2018
Port Louis
festival combines Catholic tradition with popular practices and festivities and is characterized by theatre, music, burlesque dances and colourful costumes and masks. A day before the festival, a theatrical and musical performance depicts the battle between good (St. Michael the Archangel) and evil (the great devil and his legion) in the fight ove...18 December 2021
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vigil. A fair also takes place in the town square featuring local artisans, as well as traditional puppet theatre. The Celebration in honor of the Budslaŭ icon of Our Lady acts to promote an atmosphere of respect, understanding and unity among people of different faiths and secular backgrounds. It is a practice that is also part of local history a...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
mes, cafés and offices, for the design of printed products (such as calendars and postcards) and in theatre sets and public spaces. Most artisans adhere to traditional techniques and forms. They use various methods of paper cutting, from cutting simple, symmetrical compositions with scissors to combining complex pieces using scissors and a chisel....6 December 2024
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t of U$10,670 for elaborating a nomination for the Urgent Safeguarding List entitled ‘Karakoz wa Ewas Shadow Theatre in Syria’ and that the Department of Popular Heritage of the Ministry of Culture will be responsible for preparing the nomination file with the collaboration of a researcher who has previously worked on this topic; Takes further...8 February 2012
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raise awareness about the element, the Myanmar Motion Picture Organization broadcasts Thingyan films and documentaries and theatre associations produce songs and dances associated with the element. Awareness of the element among the next generation is raised through the media and inclusion of information in school curricula. Regional and national...6 December 2024
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al gatherings and festivals. It is also worn in the performing arts, such as in dance performances, theatre and film. Contemporary designs are featured in beauty pageants and award ceremonies to reflect the wearer’s cultural identity. Making kebaya involves specific skills and knowledge related to the preparation, design, selection and cutting of...6 December 2024
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rformances will take place at festivals and on performing arts tours. The element will be incorporated in the theatre curricula of primary and secondary schools and universities to raise its visibility among young people. The role of the community in the planning and implementation of the safeguarding measures is elaborated in the file and its supp...6 December 2024
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ce. Observed by people regardless of gender and age, the celebrations include music, songs, dances, theatre and local sports performances (such as wrestling). During the ceremony, the communities organize flower exhibitions and sell or display related handicrafts and products. The practice is transmitted informally, through storytelling and partici...6 December 2024
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