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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repares food for the participants and in most cases it becomes a very elaborate event with singing, poetry and ululation accompanying the communal work. The element strengthens family ties and encourages ethnic solidarity; even in the case of individuals without resources this communal work gives them a sense of mutual belonging, respect and apprec...7 December 2012
Paris
Report on the implementation of the Convention
vation of alimentary products in the Bizerte region. Furthermore, the field collection of oral expressions (poetry and music) has seen an increased interest since the Centre for Arab and Mediterranean Music was established in 1992. From 2006-2012, several recording activities have been conducted in order to safeguard various forms of musical expres...
the practice was traditionally used to write the Koran, hadiths (statements of the Prophet Muhammad) and poetry, as well as for State correspondence, such as imperial edicts and warrants, and on religious and public buildings. In Islam, Hüsn-i hat is seen as a means not only of writing ideas, but of depicting them visually. To this day, Hüsn-i h...18 December 2021
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originated as the result of a long process of acculturation that occurred when the traditional oral poetry of the South-Slavic population merged with the musical influences of the Ottoman Empire. Performed a capella or with the accompaniment of traditional instruments, the main function of sevdalinka is to tell a story. It is practised by professio...6 December 2024
Asunción
ing to the fields. The day of the Al-Naoor mounting is marked by celebrations, including traditional poetry performances, singing and dancing. More recently, the energy produced by the Al-Naoor wheel has also been used to generate electricity and to operate the water mills used to grind grain for flour. Al-Naoor is a source of livelihood for many,...18 December 2021
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d carefully hidden. An integral part of the wedding ceremony in Djibouti and the subject of riddles and poetry, the ritual of making xeedho is transmitted informally within families, with girls watching to see how it is prepared. The bride’s mother, grandmothers, sisters and aunts invest fully in planning the marriage celebrations and preparing t...8 December 2023
Kasane
nts worldwide such 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...1 December 2018
Port Louis
tural 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 f...9 December 2017
Jeju Island