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Gbofe of Afounkaha, the music of the transverse trumps of the Tagbana community
both for the transverse horns and for the performance as a whole, which encompasses music, song and dance. The Gbofe horns are made of roots covered by cowhide. Six of these horns are used together, ranging in length from 50 to 70 centimetres. They emit a range of sounds “reproducing” the words of the Tagbana language. These words are then “t... Côte d'Ivoire
Cultural space of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella
rotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella is distinguished in the fields of music, dance and popular festivities. The Brotherhood musicians play instruments called congos. These congos, the origin of which is attributed to the Holy Spirit, are hand-drums. The Brotherhood, which is nowadays open to all without distinction of sex or... Dominican Republic
Chidaoba, wrestling in Georgia
eur organizations. The practice is a complex phenomenon that combines elements of wrestling, music, dance and special garments (‘chokha’). Having had a combat function until the late Middle Ages, Chidaoba gradually became a spectacular sport. Tournaments take place in an open-air arena, surrounded by a large audience, accompanied by a wind inst... Georgia
Hungarian string band tradition
and public holidays. Today, they play a crucial role in stage performances, local festivities such as dances, and urban táncház (“dance-house” or folk dance parties). A group’s repertoire can include thousands of melodies, which village musicians play entirely from memory. In addition to memory-based oral transmission, melodies are now also... Hungary
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The Committee Takes note that Zambia has nominated Mooba dance of the Lenje ethnic group of Central Province of Zambia (No. 01372) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Mooba is the main dance of the Lenje ethnic group of Central Province of Zambia, performed since pre-colonial times. It is a...1 December 2018
Port Louis
Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí
in the Province of Valencia, Spain. Every 7 and 8 September almost 1,400 people participate in theatre, music, dance and performances organized in the historical areas of the city: Valencia, La Muntanya, Santa Barbara and La Capella. Processions run from the Basílica Menor de San Jaime to the Capella de la Troballa. The festivities commence with... Spain
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The Committee Takes note that Zambia has nominated Mangwengwe dance (No. 01855) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The Mangwengwe is a traditional dance that is performed by the Mambwe and Namwanga people of Zambia. Dating to pre-colonial times, it is characterized by circular movements of...6 December 2024
Asunción
Sada Shin Noh, sacred dancing at Sada shrine, Shimane
Noh, sacred dancing at Sada shrine, Shimane Sada Shin Noh comprises a series of ritual purification dances performed every year on 24 and 25 September at the Sada Shrine in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan as part of the ''gozakae'' ritual of the changing of the rush mats. The dances are undertaken to purify new rush mats... Japan
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6.COM : Evaluation of proposals to the 2011 Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
best reflecting the principles and objectives of the Convention, described as follows: The Táncház (‘dance-house’) model of teaching folk dance and music combines traditional forms of acquisition with modern pedagogical and academic methods. Participants acquire dance knowledge from experienced members or tradition bearers by direct observat...29 November 2011
Bali
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The Committee Takes note that Indonesia has nominated Three genres of traditional dance in Bali (No. 00617) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: There are three genres of traditional Balinese dance – sacred, semi-sacred and that meant for enjoyment by communities at large. Traditional Bali...4 December 2015
Windhoek