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,Yueju opera The Chinese tradition of Yueju opera combines Mandarin operatic traditions and Cantonese dialect. Rooted in the Cantonese-speaking provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi in south-eastern China, Yueju opera is characterized by a combination of string and percussion instruments, with elaborate costumes and face painting. It also incorporates... China
Inscribed,Chinese shadow puppetry Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre acted by colourful silhouette figures made from leather or paper, accompanied by music and singing. Manipulated by puppeteers using rods, the figures create the illusion of moving images on a translucent cloth screen illuminated from behind. Many elder shadow puppetry ar... China
,Namsadang Nori Namsadang Nori, literally the ‘all-male vagabond clown theatre’, is a multifaceted folk performance tradition originally practised widely by travelling entertainers and now kept alive by professional troupes in the Republic of Korea. The performance is made up of six components: a segment of ‘farmers’ music’ emphasizes the... Republic of Korea
Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí
ted in Algemesí in the Province of Valencia, Spain. Every 7 and 8 September almost 1,400 people participate in theatre, music, dance and performances organized in the historical areas of the city: Valencia, La Muntanya, Santa Barbara and La Capella. Processions run from the Basílica Menor de San Jaime to the Capella de la Troballa. The festivitie... Spain
repertoire of songs and scores preserves ancient folk music and poems and has influenced opera, puppet theatre and other performing art traditions. Nanyin is deeply rooted in the social life of the Minnan region. It is performed during spring and autumn ceremonies to worship Meng Chang, the god of music, at weddings and funerals, and during joyful... China
Kumiodori, traditional Okinawan musical theatre
,Kumiodori, traditional Okinawan musical theatre Kumiodori is a Japanese performing art found on the Okinawa islands. It is based upon traditional Okinawan music and dance, but also incorporates elements from mainland Japan, such as Nogaku or Kabuki, as well as from China. Kumiodori dramas recount local historical events or legends, accompanied by... Japan
Decision
2.EXT.COM : Admission of observers
The Committee, Having examined Document ITH/08/2.EXT.COM/CONF.201/5 Rev.; Recalling its Decision 2.COM 4; Welcomes the participation as observers to its second extraordinary session of the following States and intergovernmental organizations: · Andorra · Angola · Austria · B...22 February 2008
Sofia
Decision
of Humanity: In Grenada, Shakespeare Mas’ combines elements of speechmaking, costume design and public theatre. Practitioners, called ‘kings’, compete against each other, reciting passages from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, historical texts, Bible verses and rhetorical boasts meant to show their prowess with words and language. Incorrect re...6 December 2024
Asunción
Decision
tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, described as follows: Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre acted by colourful silhouette figures made from leather or paper, accompanied by music and singing. Manipulated by puppeteers using rods, the figures create the illusion of moving images on a translucent cloth screen illuminated from behind....29 November 2011
Bali
Meeting
UNESCO meets the Guna indigenous community of Panama on their territory
uch as narratives, lullabies, ritual songs, as well as certain expressions such as music, dance and theatre, are in a state of vulnerability and require actions to safeguard them by linking culture and education. The Guna people - who inhabit the eastern Caribbean coast of Panama and northern Colombia - have already made significant efforts with U...16 December 2022 - 16 December 2022
Panama