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,Gule Wamkulu Gule Wamkulu was a secret cult, involving a ritual dance practiced among the Chewa in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. It was performed by members of the Nyau brotherhood, a secret society of initiated men.Within the Chewa’s traditional matrilineal society, where married men played a rather marginal role, the Nyau offered a means to... Malawi
, Zambia
ragua’s Carazo province. El Güegüense, a synthesis of Spanish and indigenous cultures combining theatre, dance and music, is considered one of Latin America’s most distinctive colonial-era expressions. The earliest texts were probably composed in the early eighteenth century. The story revolves around encounters between the Spanish colonial... Nicaragua
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Five new elements inscribed on the List in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
ible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The new inscribed elements are: Seperu folkdance and associated practices, Botswana The Seperu folkdance and associated practices involves singing, dancing and sacred rituals performed by Veekuhane community members. During its performance, female dancers align in a horseshoe formation with... Belarus
, Botswana
, Kenya
11 December 2019
inscribed,Pasillo, song and poetry The pasillo is a type of music and dance that emerged in Ecuador in the nineteenth century, during the South American independence wars. It is a fusion of elements of indigenous music, such as the yaraví, with a complex variety of musical genres including the waltz, the minuet and the Spanish bolero. The pasillo,... Ecuador
Nha Nhac, Vietnamese court music
c, Vietnamese court music Nha Nhac, meaning “elegant music”, refers to a broad range of musical and dance styles performed at the Vietnamese royal court from the fifteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Nha Nhac was generally featured at the opening and closing of ceremonies associated with anniversaries, religious holidays, coronations, funeral... Viet Nam
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da for submitting, on time, its first report on the status of the element ‘Ma’di bowl lyre music and dance’, inscribed in 2016 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding; Takes note of the efforts described in the report submitted by Uganda to safeguard the element, in particular through raising awareness among...18 December 2021
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Polyphonic singing of the Aka Pygmies of Central Africa
trapuntal polyphony based on four voices, mastered by all members of the Aka community. Music and dance form an integral part of Aka rituals including ceremonies related to the inauguration of new encampments, hunting and funerals. Unlike polyphonic systems that are written down in notation, the vocal tradition of the Aka Pygmies allows for spont... Central African Republic
Kaustinen fiddle playing and related practices and expressions
melodic instrument. It is in fact the violin (with or without other instruments) that cadences the dances or the songs. Based on playing by ear, it is characterized by syncopated and accented rhythms that are easy for people to dance to. The distinctive style and playing technique of Kaustinen folk music have existed for over 250 years, and there... Finland
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Regional Seminar on the application of the 1989 Recommendation - Accra
d sharing it with members of the world community to show them the cultural context of the African music and dance styles that they have already adopted. ,Regional Seminar on the application of the 1989 Recommendation - Accra,Accra,...1 January 1999 - 1 January 1970
Accra
of the order’s activity are in Konya and Istanbul. The Mevleviye are renowned for their whirling dances. Following a recommended fast of several hours, the whirlers begin to rotate on their left feet in short twists, using the right foot to drive their bodies around the left foot. The body of the whirler is meant to be supple, with eyes open b... Türkiye
