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Funfair culture

ions in a public space, where they stay anywhere from one day to several weeks. Attractions include food stalls with confectionery and fries, games of skill and chance, and traditional and modern rides such as carousels, ferris wheels and roller coasters. During the season, they live as a family community in mobile homes set up on the fairgrounds.... Belgium

, France

Ceramic arts in Uzbekistan

ousehold items used in the everyday life of rural populations, such as large containers for storing food and water, tandoor ovens, jugs and toys. Traditionally, the knowledge related to creating ceramic art was transmitted informally within families, from father to son and from grandfather to grandson. Today, an increasing number of potters are now... Uzbekistan

Falconry, a living human heritage

dieval periods of history is documented in many parts of the world. Originally a means of obtaining food, falconry has acquired other values over time and has been integrated into communities as a social and recreational practice and as a way of connecting with nature. Today, falconry is practised by people of all ages in many countries. As an impo... Germany

, Saudi Arabia

, Austria

, Belgium

, Republic of Korea

, Croatia

, United Arab Emirates

, Spain

, France

, Hungary

, Ireland

, Italy

, Kazakhstan

, Kyrgyzstan

, Morocco

, Mongolia

, Pakistan

, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

, Poland

, Portugal

, Qatar

, Slovakia

, Syrian Arab Republic

, Czechia

Grass mowing competition custom in Kupres

th the element being transmitted within families from father to son. Women rake the grass and prepare food for guests. Other elements linked to the competition include national costumes, the forging of scythes and the preparation of cattle for competition. All ethnic and religious groups and individuals in Kupres are free to participate, with the c... Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nsima, culinary tradition of Malawi

cess requiring specific knowledge, from pounding the maize into flour to selecting the accompanying food and then preparing and serving it. Certain customs are followed during mealtimes, for example to regulate gluttony and promote cleanliness and cohesion. The process of growing, storing, processing and preparing the maize from which Nsima is made... Malawi

Beekeeping in Slovenia, a way of life

eeping is a way of life for many individuals, families and communities, who obtain bee products for food and traditional medicine and use their knowledge and skills to care for the honeybees and the environment. The only subspecies kept in Slovenia is the Carniolan bee. Beekeepers have around 200,000 bee colonies, and with the controlled breeding o... Slovenia

Traditional wooden boatbuilding in Carriacou and Petite Martinique

s embroidered on a red flag to be flown from the deck. Women and girls prepare the traditional smoked food and cake for the launching celebration. While traditionally enacted by men, the practice increasingly involves women who provide technical assistance in the process. The knowledge and skills are transmitted informally, through oral instruction... Grenada