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Safeguarding and Transmission of the Kutiyattam Sanskrit Theatre
Safeguarding and Transmission of the Kutiyattam Sanskrit Theatre,Kutiyattam is the oldest surviving form of Sanskrit theatre in Kerala, India, which developed a rich symbolic set of facial gestures, masks, and colorful costumes. This project aimed to bring Kutiyattam performers, previously working separately, together in creative exchange and expan...Benefitting country(ies) : India
1 January 2004 - 1 October 2007
,Wayang puppet theatre Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, this ancient form of storytelling originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For ten centuries wayang flourished at the royal courts of Java and Bali as well as in rural areas. Wayang has spread to other islands (Lombok, Madura, Sumatra and Borneo) where various... Indonesia
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Intangible Heritage domains in the 2003 Convention
milarly, festivals are complex expressions of intangible cultural heritage that include singing, dancing, theatre, feasting, oral tradition and storytelling, displays of craftsmanship, sports and other entertainments. The boundaries between domains are extremely fluid and often vary from community to community. It is difficult, if not impossible, t......20 December 2023
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... India
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Safeguarding, Revitalization and Promotion of the Kunqu Opera
Safeguarding, Revitalization and Promotion of the Kunqu Opera,Rooted in popular theatre, Kun Qu influenced many other forms of Chinese opera. It is characterized by a dynamic structure, rhythmic patterns, typical melodies and complex choreography combining acrobatics and symbolic gestures. Kun Qu is considered the oldest form of Chinese opera still...Benefitting country(ies) : China
1 May 2002 - 1 December 2002
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13.COM 1.BUR : Examination of requests for International Assistance up to US$100,000
Zimbabwe has requested International Assistance for the project entitled Construction of a facility (theatre house) for the promotion of inter-generational transmission of diverse cultural heritage: Implemented by the Patsimeredu Edutainment Trust, the proposed project concerns the construction of a 200-seat theatre facility in Harare installed wi...22 March 2018
UNESCO Headquarters
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Refresher workshop on community-based inventorying of intangible cultural heritage
activities. Participants were divided into 4 teams for field practicum to document the epok puppet theatre of Xieng Thong village, ‘khap’ singing in Phone Phaeng village, silversmithing and hand-made textiles in Pha Nom village. Two teams were led by workshop’s participants who were also practitioners.,Refresher workshop on community-based i...8 November 2015 - 15 November 2015
Luang Prabang
Kebaya: knowledge, skills, traditions and practices
al gatherings and festivals. It is also worn in the performing arts, such as in dance performances, theatre and film. Contemporary designs are featured in beauty pageants and award ceremonies to reflect the wearer’s cultural identity. Making kebaya involves specific skills and knowledge related to the preparation, design, selection and cutting of... Brunei Darussalam
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Performing arts (such as traditional music, dance and theatre)
Performing arts,Performing arts (such as traditional music, dance and theatre),The performing arts range from vocal and instrumental music, dance and theatre to pantomime, sung verse and beyond. They include numerous cultural expressions that reflect human creativity and that are also found, to some extent, in many other intangible cultural heritag......30 May 2018
Inscribed,Traditional hand puppetry Al-Aragoz is an old form of Egyptian theatre using traditional hand puppetry. Performances are highly popular events during which puppeteers remain hidden inside a small portable stage while an assistant interacts with the puppets and crowd. Al-Aragoz takes its name from the main puppet, whose distinctive voice i... Egypt
