an important role in the transfer of oral heritage, including folk stories, folk songs and ‘Nabati’ poetry. As majlis spaces are open to all age groups knowledge is mostly transmitted informally as children accompany community members on their visits. Through observing elders in the majlis, young people learn the manners and ethics of their communi...
General information for the 3rd session of the Committee
General information,General information for the 3rd session of the Committee,Additional information is provided by the host country at its website: http://www.ich2008istanbul.org. Venue of the third session of the Committee...
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4 March 2026
Kit of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Kit of the 2003 Convention,Kit of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage,...
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3 March 2022
Press resources on the 9th session of the Committee
starting on Wednesday 26 November),Media advisories,*18.11.2014 - Traditional Music, Dance, Crafts, Poetry and Games at the 9th Session of the Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage: English|French|Spanish|Russian|Arabic...
18.11.2014 - Traditional Music, Dance, Crafts, Poetry and Games at the 9th Session of the Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage: English|French|Spanish|Russian|Arabic...
16 April 2026
igenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. These expressions are also blended with Spanish poetry and musical instruments of European derivation. The lyrics of traditional Vallenato music interpret the world through stories that mix realism and fantasy, expressed through songs that are nostalgic, joyful, sarcastic and humorous. Traditional...
tlers, known as Baluans, have been regarded as strong and courageous and depicted as such in epics, poetry and literature. The practice of kuresi teaches younger generations in Kazakhstan to respect their history and culture, and aim to be like the heroic Baluans. It also helps to build tolerance, goodwill and solidarity amongst communities. Decid...
of artistic inspiration, the culture of Jeju haenyeo is a popular subject of various genres such as poetry, novel, drama, film, and musical performances; R.3: Past, current and proposed measures constitute a comprehensive framework that reflects the commitment of the communities, professional groups and the State to ensure the viability of the el...
hips among friends and communities. The element’s cultural meanings are manifested by its impact on poetry, singing, music, dance, clothing, and utensils. Groups practising the element in each region of Uzbekistan are clearly identified, as well as the formal and informal mechanisms used to transmit associated knowledge and skills. The element is c...
Community-based inventorying of intangible cultural heritage workshops held in Jordan
ordan. The workshops included a local Sheik explaining Bedouin traditional coffee culture, Nabatean poetry performance in a goat-hair tent and interviews with Druze women about the link between their traditional dress and cultural identity. Hisham, a participant in the workshops, brought his daughters, Katrine and Shahira, along to highlight the im...
Jordan16 October 2017
al Heritage of Humanity: The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam is a diverse art combining music, poetry, acting, painting and literature. It takes two main forms: ‘Bài Chòi games’ and ‘Bài Chòi performance’. Bài Chòi games involve a card game played in bamboo huts during the Lunar New Year. In Bai Choi performances, male and female Hieu artists...
