play 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 thei...4 December 2015
Windhoek
Report on the implementation of the Convention
pecially true for traditional music, certain knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, pharmacopeia, poetry-related to hunting and fishing etc., which are threatened because of the vulnerability or absence of the bearers and practitioners. The format is based on the use of a questionnaire prepared in advance in the Kirundi languag...
Twenty elements added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
of children. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan - Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation Aitysh/Aitys is a contest between two people on poetry improvisation spoken or sung to music of traditional instruments like the Kazakh dombra. The audience chooses the topics and the contestant who demonstrates the best musical skills, rhythm, originality and wit wins. Aitys... Saudi Arabia
, Austria
, Bulgaria
, Cambodia
, Colombia
, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
, Ecuador
, Ethiopia
, Greece
, Namibia
, Oman
, Peru
, Qatar
, Romania
, Slovakia
, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
, Viet Nam
2 December 2015
Palestinian authorities take further steps in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
ies on several ICH elements, such as food processing on date culture, Hikaye, traditional songs, bedouins poetry and Dehyya song. 17 Community-based inventorying videos were produced, and this activity proved to be a useful approach in critical circumstances, including in times of pandemic or other emergencies.... State of Palestine
15 April 2021
afeguarding, described as follows: Armenian Ashoogh is a folk-professional tradition that combines poetry, music and storytelling. Performances blend love stories with legends, true events and supernatural tales and are characterized by unique imagery and expressive techniques. Performers improvise on the basis of traditional knowledge, applying a...29 November 2011
Bali
pic singer can call on a corpus of knowledge encompassing Buddhist literature, folk tales, legends, poetry and current events. Chapey Dang Veng is usually performed at traditional and religious celebrations, particularly in rural Cambodia in village temple grounds, with the epic stories and themes being selected by the performer to suit the occasio...29 November 2011
Bali
lationships 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 ele...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
vity: as a rich source 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 ensur...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
Examples of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria*
Arous, born in Qenna in 1780; i.e. the mamluk era. That is why historians relate this particular kind of poetry to Upper Egypt, particularly Qenna Governorate. Ibn Arous used to recite this kind of poetry by starting his saying with a conjunction: and the poet said … in order not to relate what he recites to himself. Thus this kind of conjunctio......6 June 2014
hy is an epic performance incorporating narration, singing and vocal improvisation, thus alternating poetry and prose. In Turkmenistan, dutar music is an essential part of festivities, ceremonies, national celebrations, cultural festivals, social gatherings and entertainment programmes. Considers that, from the information included in the file, th...18 December 2021
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