
Sustaining Seperu folk dance and associated practices
the intangible cultural heritage in Equatorial Guinea: training and pilot inventory of traditional dances To be implemented by the Cultural Heritage Department of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Handicraft Promotion, this twenty-one-month project aims to build national capacity for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Equatorial Guine...
Botswana2023-08-02 - 28-02-2025>
18.COM 2.BUR : Examination of requests for International Assistance up to US$100,000
or the project entitled Identification, capacity-building, safeguarding and promotion of traditional dances of Togo as a vector of sustainable cultural development: To be implemented by CUL.DEV (Culture and Development), an accredited NGO under the Convention, this twenty-five-month project aims to identify, safeguard and promote traditional dance...
5 June 2023>UNESCO Headquarters
teur organizations. The practice is a complex phenomenon that combines elements of wrestling, music, dance and special garments (‘chokha’). Having had a combat function until the late Middle Ages, Chidaoba gradually became a spectacular sport. Tournaments take place in an open-air arena, surrounded by a large audience, accompanied by a wind ins...
1 December 2018>Port Louis
Inventorying of living heritage on the top of Kazakhstan’s agenda
a,Community practitioners, non-governmental organizations in the field of crafts, traditional music and dance, leading universities and museums of the country as well as government officials came together for a workshop on inventorying of intangible cultural heritage which is held from 22 to 29 November 2013 in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Organized by...
Kazakhstan26 November 2013>
Furyu-odori, ritual dances imbued with people’s hopes and prayers
inscribed,Furyu-odori, ritual dances imbued with people’s hopes and prayers Furyu-odori in Japan refers to various ritual folk dances, characterized by eye-catching costumes and lively dances and music. These local dances have been performed for centuries, primarily in rural areas. With life in these areas often affected by severe climate events,...
JapanSustaining Seperu folk dance and associated practices
ofe, a transverse trump and a performance of the Tagbana community that encompasses music, song and dance. The element was incorporated in 2008 in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001). Mainly performed in the village o...
Botswana2023-08-02 - 28-02-2025>
Bhojpuri folk songs in Mauritius, Geet-Gawai
us, Geet-Gawai Geet-Gawai is a pre-wedding ceremony that combines rituals, prayer, songs, music and dance. It is performed mainly by Bhojpuri-speaking communities in Mauritius who have Indian descent. The traditional practice takes place at the home of the bride or groom and involves female family members and neighbours. It begins with five married...
MauritiusProcession and celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's birthday in Sudan
rces and music corps. During the parade, participants perform religious and mystical songs and ritual dances and recite Sufi prayers. The celebration culminates in al-Molid square, a large open-air space decorated with lights and flags and covered in prayer rugs. Upon arrival, the crowd hangs a flag by a very tall pole. The celebrations are then la...
SudanSustaining Seperu folk dance and associated practices
eritage expressions, the project includes workshops on safeguarding of ICH, clothing, decoration, song and dance, and the creation of musical instruments. It also includes the development of a book and documentary, the purchase of clothing and musical instruments, and partnership with the media, educational and cultural institutions, tourist centre...
Botswana2023-08-02 - 28-02-2025>
The Committee, Takes note that Botswana has nominated Seperu folkdance and associated practices (No. 01502) for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: The Seperu folkdance and associated practices involve singing, dancing and sacred rituals that are highly significant in the lives of Veekuhane com...
14 December 2019>Bogotá