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Cultural expressions and slave trade abolition
Slave trade Abolition,Cultural expressions and slave trade abolition,......4 March 2026
Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry
Inscribed,Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry Al Azi is a traditional poetry recital performed by a group of individuals without rhythmical or musical instruments. It consists of a full-rhymed poem based on traditional poetry and the lines of poetry are sometimes interposed with sayings and proverbs. Bearers and practitione... United Arab Emirates
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In Zambia, the International Assistance project to safeguard Kuyabila poetry begins
In Zambia, the International Assistance project to safeguard Kuyabila poetry begins,In-Zambia,-the-International-Assistance-project-to-safeguard-Kuyabila-poetry-beg,Being one of the five domains of the 2003 Convention, oral traditions and expressions encompass an enormous variety of spoken forms including proverbs, riddles, tales, nursery rhymes, l... Zambia
7 June 2022
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s with oral tradition. Historically tied to diving trips, the performances entail the recitation of poetry verses, typically at joyful celebrations such as weddings, holidays and public events. The practice unites people through its captivating chants and performances. Unlike other performances, Al Ahalla does not rely on traditional musical instru...12 December 2025
New Delhi
Al-Ayyala, a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates
practised in north-western Oman and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Al-Ayyala involves chanted poetry, drum music and dance, and simulates a battle scene. Two rows of about twenty men face each other, carrying thin bamboo sticks to signify spears or swords. Between the rows musicians play large and small drums, tambourines and brass cymbals. T... United Arab Emirates
, Oman
Al ‘azi, elegy, processional march and poetry
Inscribed,Al ‘azi, elegy, processional march and poetry Al ‘azi is a genre of sung poetry performed in the northern regions of the Sultanate of Oman. It constitutes one of the major expressions of Omani cultural and musical identity. It takes the form of a poetry contest punctuated by sword and step movements and poetic exchanges between a sing... Oman
Inscribed,Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman Al-Taghrooda traditional Bedouin chanted poetry is composed and recited by men travelling on camelback through desert areas of the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. Bedouins believe that chanting entertains the riders and s... United Arab Emirates
, Oman
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The Committee Takes note that Lebanon has nominated Al-Zajal, recited or sung poetry (No. 01000) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Al-Zajal is a form of Lebanese folk poetry declaimed or sung at social and family celebrations and in daily life. The performers, both men and women, express...28 November 2014
Paris
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practised in north-western Oman and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Al-Ayyala involves chanted poetry, drum music and dance, and simulates a battle scene. Two rows of about twenty men face each other, carrying thin bamboo sticks to signify spears or swords. Between the rows musicians play large and small drums, tambourines and brass cymbals....28 November 2014
Paris
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e 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 Arabia. Its f...28 November 2014
Paris