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Nongak, community band music, dance and rituals in the Republic of Korea
Inscribed,Nongak, community band music, dance and rituals in the Republic of Korea Nongak is a popular performing art derived from communal rites and rustic entertainments. It has evolved into a representative performing art of the Republic of Korea, combining a percussion ensemble and sometimes wind instruments, parading, dancing, drama and acroba... Republic of Korea
Yalli (Kochari, Tenzere), traditional group dances of Nakhchivan
Inscribed,Yalli (Kochari, Tenzere), traditional group dances of Nakhchivan Yalli, traditional group dances, are dance expressions based exclusively on collective performances. Typically, yalli are performed in a circle, chain or line, and involve elements of games, pantomime (bird or other animal imitations), physical exercises and movements. The c... Azerbaijan
Bigwala, gourd trumpet music and dance of the Busoga Kingdom in Uganda
Inscribed,Bigwala, gourd trumpet music and dance of the Busoga Kingdom in Uganda,Bigwala gourd trumpet music and dance is a cultural practice of the Basoga people of Uganda. The songs narrate their history and have a significant role in enabling the Basoga to connect with their past and reconfirm their identity. Bigwala is traditionally linked to r... Uganda
ibed,Baile Chino Bailes Chinos are brotherhoods of musicians who express their faith through music, dance and singing in the context of commemoration festivities. The practice stretches mainly from the area known as the Norte Chico to the central region of Chile and comprises five fully differentiated styles, each named after the valley or basin wh... Chile
of a three-stringed lute and the strong sounds of a praise drum. Some Ca trù performances also include dance. The varied forms of Ca trù fulfill different social purposes, including worship singing, singing for entertainment, singing in royal palaces and competitive singing. Ca trù has fifty-six different musical forms or melodies, each of which... Viet Nam
Sega tambour of Rodrigues Island
rigues Island Sega Tambour of Rodrigues Island is a vibrant rhythmic performance of music, song and dance with its origins in slave communities. The leading percussion, the tambour, is banged energetically, while a triyang is hit from the side and the bwat and mayos are clapped. Sega Tambour is performed all over Rodrigues Island in the home and on... Mauritius
Khidr Elias feast and its vows
ht to be. Dressed in traditional clothes they enjoy specially prepared dishes and perform a popular dance called the dabkka. In the centre of Iraq, community members join on the bank of Tigris, which they believe is the sanctuary of Alkhidr. They deliver sugar, salt, henna, sweets and myrtle leaves and at night send lit candles on wood along the ri... Iraq
Kebaya: knowledge, skills, traditions and practices
formal events, social 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, sele... Brunei Darussalam
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Festival of Bà Chúa Xứ Goddess at Sam Mountain
Khmer, Cham and Hoa communities in Châu Đốc city, it entails performing religious ceremonies and music and dance to express gratitude to the Mother Earth goddess, who is believed to grant protection and promote prosperity, health and peace. Some key components of the festival include a palanquin procession, a bathing ceremony to change the clo... Viet Nam
val starts with supplications and spiritual songs, followed by the reading of scriptures, music and dance. The celebration is concluded with words of blessing. The occasion unites community members of all ages and genders and serves as a platform for community elders to share their knowledge and experiences and to give blessings to the next generat... Ethiopia
