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tring instrument called lahuta. Sung in the Gheg dialect, the Epos represents a form of traditional poetry, which is currently practised in several regions of the country. The Epos has been typically sung in guest rooms, men’s assemblies, as well as at various social occasions, without providing material compensation for the singers. Since the 1990...

ntent of Shadow play revolves around humorous social criticisms – employing elements of suggestion, poetry, prose, singing and music – and satire is employed to relay narratives between the two main characters, the naïve Karakoz and his clever friend Eiwaz. Other characters include female personalities and talking animals. Performances are traditio...

could promote respect for oral traditions and expressions at the international level, particularly poetry. However, the file mostly concentrates on the expected benefits of the inscription for the element and its community of practitioners, failing to explain how it could raise awareness about intangible cultural heritage in general, or how it cou...

uch as Jawaiian Reggae, Reggaeton in Latin America, Pinoy Reggae in the Philippines and Dub and Dub Poetry in Canada and the United Kingdom. The transmission to youth through formal, academic programmes at the secondary and tertiary levels as well the several conferences which focus on the element contribute to a better understanding and improving...

nd festivities. There are rich oral traditions relating to Al Aflaj, with citizens having memorized poetry, riddles, jokes, stories, fairy tales and legends about its construction. The practice has allowed communities to survive in an arid climate and promotes the sustainable use of natural resources and related knowledge and skills have been passe...