Opening of 10th session of Intangible Heritage Committee in Windhoek
nd Culture of Namibia. Elemotho, the Namibian musician, performed at the ceremony, which also included a dance performance and poetry reading. “UNESCO has over the years rightly placed great emphasis on the protection of humanity’s intangible heritage. Central to UNESCO’s mission is the recognition that whatever human beings have created, b... Namibia
30 November 2015
Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage strengthened in eastern Cuba
guarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at the national level. The city is the birthplace of the dance, song and drumming from Haitian slaves known as Tumba Francesa – the only element that Cuba has inscribed to date on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The workshop is organized by the UNESCO Regional... Cuba
7 February 2014
Intangible cultural heritage inventorying sees results in Argentina
ce of tango, to focus on milongas, the popular evenings where men and women gather in local clubs to dance the tango and the music that carries that same name. From April to November, after having received theoretical training on basic notions of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, the team is interviewing... Argentina
27 September 2013
nd the national authorities have reinforced the viability of Xoan singing, a performing art which also features dance and percussions. Closely linked to the worship of Hùng kings, Xoan singing is a religious practice rooted in the ancestor worship of the Viêt people. It is traditionally performed during the first two months of the lunar calendar... Viet Nam
8 December 2017
Five new elements inscribed on the List in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
ible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The new inscribed elements are: Seperu folkdance and associated practices, Botswana The Seperu folkdance and associated practices involves singing, dancing and sacred rituals performed by Veekuhane community members. During its performance, female dancers align in a horseshoe formation with... Belarus
, Botswana
, Kenya
11 December 2019
Niger and Namibia: Bureau grants emergency International Assistance and preparatory assistance
regions of Namibia. The music is practised as a form of entertainment at social events, such as during the dance to welcome the rainy season and wedding ceremonies. It also serves as a means of instruction for girls during their initiation into womanhood. The Namibia National Commission for UNESCO is responsible for preparing the nomination file, i... Namibia
, Niger
9 October 2017
Community-based inventorying to safeguard intangible cultural heritage in western Guatemala
ity to perform participatory observations of local ICH elements and record them, such as the ´Torito´s dance´, local culinary traditions, weaving techniques and ceramic production. The workshop was financed by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund, thanks to a generous contribution from Azerbaijan. ,The capacity-building project to safeguard G... Guatemala
16 June 2017
Inventorying intangible cultural heritage practices in Lebanon
articipants also had the opportunity to undertake a field practicum to inventory the traditional ‘dabkeh’ dance, which represents an important part of the living heritage of communities in Lebanon. Read more about the Project activities: Workshop on community-based inventorying for intangible cultural heritage UNESCO Beirut strengthens... Lebanon
29 July 2019
Six elements inscribed on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
ation and a drastic reduction in the number of practitioners and masters. Morocco - Taskiwin, martial dance of the western High Atlas Taskiwin is a martial dance specific to the western High Atlas that gets its name from the horn each dancer carries. It involves shaking one’s shoulders to the rhythm of tambourines and flutes. The practice is th... Botswana
, Colombia
, Morocco
, Mongolia
, Türkiye
, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
6 December 2017
Crafting a Conscious Planet – International Day of Yoga with Sadhguru
f the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2016. The event organised by began with a captivating dance performance by Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, creating a mesmerizing ambiance. Following the performance, Sadhguru took the stage to share his profound insights about Yoga and emphasize the significance of cultivating consciousness in... India
26 June 2023