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Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation
Inscribed,Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation Aitysh/Aitys is a contest centred on improvised oral poetry spoken or sung to the accompaniment of traditional musical instruments – the Kazakh dombra or Kyrgyz komuz. Two performers (''akyns'') compete with one other to improvise verses on topical themes in a battle of wits that al... Kazakhstan
Sevdalinka, traditional urban folk song
originated as the result of a long process of acculturation that occurred when the traditional oral poetry of the South-Slavic population merged with the musical influences of the Ottoman Empire. Performed a capella or with the accompaniment of traditional instruments, the main function of sevdalinka is to tell a story. It is practised by professio... Bosnia and Herzegovina
d carefully hidden. An integral part of the wedding ceremony in Djibouti and the subject of riddles and poetry, the ritual of making xeedho is transmitted informally within families, with girls watching to see how it is prepared. The bride’s mother, grandmothers, sisters and aunts invest fully in planning the marriage celebrations and preparing t... Djibouti
,Ca trù singing Ca trù is a complex form of sung poetry found in the north of Viet Nam using lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms. Ca trù groups comprise three performers: a female singer who uses breathing techniques and vibrato to create unique ornamented sounds, while playing the clappers or striking a wooden box, and two ins... Viet Nam
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Partnerships for Inventorying Mediterranean Living Heritage
inventorying. In Lebanon, the research teams will be working with the communities of Zajal, a form of poetry widespread in the country. Egypt and Jordan will work with local communities in the governorates of Damietta and Madaba. For each project a workshop will train the concerned actors before the field inventorying begins. The Convention for... Egypt
, Jordan
, Lebanon
6 July 2012
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Report on the implementation of the Convention
the intangible cultural heritage was made in 2009-2010. Similarly, inventories of declaimed or sung poetry, particularly Al-Zajal, were made in 2011-2012, resulting in the creation of a National Intangible Cultural Heritage Register in 2013 and the inscription of Al-Zajal as the first element on this register. At the international level, Al-Zajal d...
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity
is enjoyed by all segments of society. In gatherings, it is often accompanied by the recitation of poetry, stimulating discussions, and the exchange of memories. In Jordan, Arabic coffee is held in high regard as a symbol of generosity and hospitality in the offices of government officials and statesmen, including ministers, representatives, and d... Saudi Arabia
, Jordan
, Oman
, Qatar
Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices
di Arabia, Harees is present in many social and cultural elements such as folk stories, sayings and poetry. The related skills and knowledge are passed on from mothers to daughters, in educational institutes, restaurants and hotels, and through the media and official institutions. Preparing and serving harees is viewed as a sign of hospitality and... Saudi Arabia
, Oman
Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Naoor
ng to the fields. The day of the al-naoor mounting is marked by celebrations, including traditional poetry performances, singing and dancing. More recently, the energy produced by the al-naoor wheel has also been used to generate electricity and to operate the water mills used to grind grain for flour. Al-naoor is a source of livelihood for many, i... Iraq
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Safeguarding of the Art of the Akyns, Kyrgyz Epic Tellers
pprentice method of transmitting the art of the Akyns will be revitalized. Kyrgyz scholars of epic poetry and cultural workers will be trained in state-of-the-art methods of digitization and archival management, including digital archives. The project intends to renew and promote interest in the art of the Akyns in Kyrgyzstan and abroad and ultim...Benefitting country(ies) : Kyrgyzstan
1 February 2005 - 1 October 2009