
ndia, through which philosophical and spiritual messages of Buddhism are expressed and people in attendance develop self-discipline. Yeongsanjae begins with a ritual reception for all the saints and spirits of heaven and earth and concludes with a farewell ritual representing manners of the otherworldly realm of Buddha, with singing, ceremonial ado...
2 October 2009>Abu Dhabi
Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala
,Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala Mudiyettu is a ritual dance drama from Kerala based on the mythological tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika. It is a community ritual in which the entire village participates. After the summer crops have been harvested, the villagers reach the temple in the early mornin...
IndiaThe Committee Takes note that Uganda has nominated Bigwala, gourd trumpet music and dance of the Busoga Kingdom in Uganda for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Bigwala music and dance is a cultural practice of the Basoga people of Uganda, performed during royal celebrations such as coronations...
7 December 2012>Paris
The Committee Takes note that France has nominated Gwoka: music, song, dance and cultural practice representative of Guadeloupean identity (No. 00991) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Gwoka is found among all ethnic and religious groups of Guadeloupean society. It combines responsorial s...
28 November 2014>Paris
.8, Expresses its thanks to Indonesia for submitting its report on the status of the element ‘Saman dance’, inscribed in 2011 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding; Takes note of the efforts undertaken by Indonesia to safeguard the element and, in particular, to strengthen modes of transmission, both in the...
9 December 2017>Jeju Island
Three genres of traditional dance in Bali
Inscribed,Three genres of traditional dance in Bali There are three genres of traditional Balinese dance – sacred, semi-sacred and that meant for enjoyment by communities at large. Traditional Balinese dances are performed by male and female dancers dressed in traditional costumes consisting of brightly coloured cloth painted with gold floral and...
IndonesiaFest-Noz, festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional dances of Brittany
Inscribed,Fest-Noz, festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional dances of Brittany Fest-Noz is a festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional Breton dances, accompanied by singing or instrumental music. The strong Breton cultural movement has preserved this expression of a living and constantly renewed pra...
FranceThe Committee Takes note that Saudi Arabia has nominated Alardhah Alnajdiyah, Saudi Arabia dance, drumming and poetry (No. 01013) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Alardhah Alnajdiyah is a performing art combining, poetry, drumming and a traditional war dance, practised throughout Saudi A...
28 November 2014>Paris
endar), they process from house to house, performing for the families they encounter. While the kings dance with their sabres, the queens comment on the dance in song. The family then joins in a larger folk dance and provides refreshments before the girls continue to another house. The next day, the party visits a neighbouring town or village and r...
2 October 2009>Abu Dhabi
inctive cultural identity. As one of the most recognizable embodiments of that identity, the music, dance and poetry of tango both embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue. It is practised in the traditional dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, spreading the spirit of its community across the globe even as it adapts to new env...
2 October 2009>Abu Dhabi