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Lakalaka, dances and sung speeches of Tonga
,Lakalaka, dances and sung speeches of Tonga The Tonga archipelago lies in the South Pacific approximately 2,000 kilometres north-east of New Zealand. It is the only constitutional monarchy in the Pacific region. Often considered Tonga’s national dance, Lakalaka is a blend of choreography, oratory, and vocal and instrumental polyphony. This cultu... Tonga
ul hand gestures and stunning costumes, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, also known as Khmer Classical Dance, has been closely associated with the Khmer court for over one thousand years. Performances would traditionally accompany royal ceremonies and observances such as coronations, marriages, funerals or Khmer holidays. This art form, which narrowly... Cambodia
Buklog, thanksgiving ritual system of the Subanen
rings, inviting the spirits of the departed to feast, invoking spirits of water and land, and music and dance. Afterwards, participants dance on an elevated wooden structure called the ‘Buklog’ – a sacred and social space – which resonates with a sound believed to please the spirits. This is followed by a community dance marking the renewal... Philippines
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Ethiopia - recording of music and dance traditions,A four-year project to record living music and dance traditions in Ethiopia: towards a comprehensive national intangible cultural heritage inventory,-PHOTO:00234-MED-L- UNESCO launched a four-year project to collect and inventory music and dance traditions throughout Ethiopia. As a first step in t......6 June 2014
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ittee Takes note that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has nominated Kopachkata, a social dance from the village of Dramche, Pijanec for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Kopachkata is a traditional social dance from the region of Pijanec in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia....7 December 2012
Paris
Talchum, mask dance drama in the Republic of Korea
inscribed,Talchum, mask dance drama in the Republic of Korea Talchum is a performing art that encompasses dance, music and theatre. An ensemble of six to ten musicians accompanies masked performers who humorously explore social issues through dramatic combinations of songs, dances, movements and dialogue. The practice uses caricatures of everyday c... Republic of Korea
Royal ancestral ritual in the Jongmyo shrine and its music
dedicated to the ancestors of the Joseon dynasty (14th to the 19th century) that encompasses song, dance and music. The ritual is practised once a year on the first Sunday in May and is organized by the descendants of the royal family. It offers a unique example of a Confucian ritual, which is no longer celebrated in China. The tradition is inspir... Republic of Korea
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Sint Maarten focused its field exercise on their national dance, the Ponum dance which dates to the 19th century from the days of slavery and emancipation. This element was chosen because only a few practitioners and or performers are directly involved in the enactment or practice of the element. There were also recognizable threats to its continue...1 July 2015 - 31 October 2015
Philipsburg
Dekapentavgoustos) festivities in two Highland Communities of Northern Greece: Tranos Choros (Grand Dance) in Vlasti and Syrrako Festival The Tranos Choros (Grand Dance) and Syrrako festival are celebrated nationwide in Greece to commemorate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Historically, these Orthodox festivities originating in Vlasti and Syrrako... Greece
Inscribed,Lad’s dances in Romania Lad’s dances are a genre of men’s folk dance in Romania practised in community life on festive occasions, such as weddings and holidays, as well as during stage performances. Each community has its own variants, all of which display virtuosity and harmonious combinations of movement and rhythm. A special role... Romania
