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Sixteen new elements inscribed on the Representative List
d elements below lead to web pages with information, pictures and videos: Al-Zajal, recited or sung poetry (Lebanon) Tchopa, sacrificial dance of the Lhomwe people of southern Malawi (Malawi) Coming forth of the masks and puppets in Markala (Mali) Traditional Mauritian Sega (Mauritius) Mongolian knuckle-bone shooting (Mongolia) Argan, practi... international
27 November 2014
Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger
s with the instrument on her knees and plays it with a wooden, arched bow. Imzad combines music and poetry and is frequently performed on ceremonial occasions in Tuareg camps. The instrument provides melodic accompaniment to poetic or popular songs glorifying the adventures and feats of past heroes: the songs are composed, recited or sung by men, w... Algeria
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n and double bass were later incorporated. The singing is rooted in worship songs. Historically, lyrics and poetry were in Guarani, the regional native language, but today, oral traditions are transmitted in the yopará dialect, a combination of Spanish and Guarani. Chamamé music and dancing are an important part of the regional identity and play...19 December 2020
Paris
Âşıklık (minstrelsy) tradition
communities, they help to spread cultural values and ideas and to facilitate a robust social dialogue, in part through topical poetry and social and political satire. At weddings in particular, âşıks are regarded as instructors and guides whose tradition draws on and enriches Turkish literary culture and the daily lives of communities throughout... Türkiye
and genres of solo singing.,Ojkanje singing is a constantly changing and ever-renewing form of sung poetry, recognized by its communities as the most important part of their intangible heritage and an inseparable part of their cultural life;,Nevertheless, changing social contexts and a history of ‘festivalization’ have both contributed to inter... Croatia
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he Kalela dance are primarily transmitted to the public and to younger generations through song and poetry and through observation and participation during public performances. However, some groups may organize formal lessons led by expert drummers to recruit new musicians, as drummers are sometimes scarce. Public performances are included in many...3 December 2022
Rabat
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truments played by herders to communicate with their camels. The rhythmic expression is inspired by poetry, and the herder uses a unique repository of sounds that the camels have become accustomed to in order to direct herds through the desert or pasture to an area for drinking, feeding and milking preparation. Alheda'a can also be used for sw...3 December 2022
Rabat
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akhstan. An original genre, Katta Ashula combines performing arts, singing, instrumental music, Eastern poetry and sacred rites. It covers a range of subjects, from love to philosophical and theological concepts of the universe and nature, while leaving some room for improvisation. Transmitted orally from master to pupil from one generation to anot...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi
Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates
er in small groups to spin and weave, exchanging family news and occasionally chanting and reciting poetry. Such gatherings are the traditional means of transmission: girls learn by watching, and are gradually given tasks to do, such as sorting the wool, before learning the more intricate skills involved. However, the rapid economic development and... United Arab Emirates
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Sudan takes steps to strengthen the safeguarding of its living heritage
n initial inventory of 42 ICH elements, such as the dressing style of women of Roshaida tribe, Al Saeia Poetry, and henna. Another important result of project was the preparation of a national strategy for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Sudan. Following those achievements and thanks to the training received through the project, Suda... Sudan
19 February 2021