esentative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: 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 t...18 December 2021
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Report on the implementation of the Convention
ional craftsmanship skills. The Akouyi Ditchinda, a circumcision ceremony and ritual and the celebratory Dissiembo dance are given as examples. Documentation, as a safeguarding measure, will not only allow for access to this heritage but will also make it possible to define a thorough cultural policy for intangible cultural heritage in Gabon, while...
of cow-herders of the Greater Magdalena region and the chants of African slaves with the traditional dance rhythms of the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. These expressions are also blended with Spanish poetry and musical instruments of European derivation. The lyrics of traditional Vallenato music interpret the world through...4 December 2015
Windhoek
ey prepare various dishes and serve nuts, sweets and special drinks. They also play music, sing and dance. Observed by people regardless of gender and age, the celebrations include music, songs, dances, theatre and local sports performances (such as wrestling). During the ceremony, the communities organize flower exhibitions and sell or display rel...6 December 2024
Asunción
s bears and run through the streets trying to catch participants. The festivities are punctuated by dances, speeches in Catalan and music. The entire local population takes part, hunting the bears and welcoming the spectators. Although the style varies from one village to the next, the scenario remains the same and symbolizes the end of winter, spr...3 December 2022
Rabat
First report of Viet Nam on the status of the element ‘Ca trù singing’
Viet Nam using lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms and embodying a range of musical and dance practices, as well as expertise and knowledge of poetry. The varied forms of Ca trù fulfil different social purposes, including worship singing, singing for entertainment and competitive singing. The traditional method of Ca trù transmi...
s part of ritual offerings to local deities and in other festive events, along with elements such as dance, music and traditional medicine. An embodiment of the country's social, cultural and religious values, Kun Lbokator is widely practiced among Cambodians, regardless of their age, gender and educational backgrounds or status. Considers th...3 December 2022
Rabat
cription of Chamamé would resonate at the local, national and international levels by strengthening the importance of music, dance, festive gatherings and rituals. At the same time, the inscription would also help ensure the visibility of intangible cultural heritage in general. It would contribute to intergenerational dialogue and to the sense of...19 December 2020
Paris
rative items such as tablecloths. Embroidered dresses are also widely used by music folk groups and dance ensembles. Primarily practiced by women, the embroidery styles and techniques vary according to tribe, area or region. The ornaments include symbolic and mythological images of nature and space, each with a specific name and meaning. The thread...3 December 2022
Rabat
Submitting States and priorities for 2016 cycle
ry manufacturing process (01199)(i) nomination for USL 28 UgandaUSLMa’di bowl lyre music and dance (01187)(i) nomination for USL 29 UkraineUSLCossack’s songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region (01194)(i) nomination for USL 30 Azerbaijan; Iran (Islamic Republic of); Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; TurkeyRLFlatbread making and sharing cul...See the files under process for 2016 cycle...9 February 2022