25 Results that matches your search criteria Georgian
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Safeguarding and Promotion of Georgian Traditional Polyphony
Safeguarding and Promotion of Georgian Traditional Polyphony,Polyphonic singing is a popular tradition that used to pervade all areas of everyday life in Georgia, ranging from field work to songs for curing illnesses and Christmas carols. There are three types of polyphony in Georgia, each performed in a different region. The project enabled not...Benefitting country(ies) : Georgia
1 July 2003 - 1 February 2006
,Georgian polyphonic singing Popular singing has a highly valued place in Georgian culture. Polyphonic singing, in the Georgian language, is a secular tradition in a country whose language and culture have often been oppressed by invaders. There are three types of polyphony in Georgia: complex polyphony, which is common in Svaneti; polyphonic dialo... Georgia
Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet
Inscribed,Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet The evolution of Georgia’s written language has produced three alphabets – Mrgvlovani, Nuskhuri and Mkhedruli – which all remain in use today. Mrgvlovani was the first alphabet from which Nuskhuri was derived and then Mkhedruli. The alphabets coexist thanks to their di... Georgia
Chidaoba, wrestling in Georgia
ce in an open-air arena, surrounded by a large audience, accompanied by a wind instrument (‘zurna’) and Georgian drum (‘doli’) music, which marks the beginning. Wrestlers attempt to defeat each other through special holds, and vibrant music enhances the dynamics of the contest. The code of conduct is chivalric, and occasionally the wrestler... Georgia
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UNESCO and the Georgian Heritage Crafts Association to explore the rich living heritage of Old Tbilisi,UNESCO-and-the-Georgian-Heritage-Crafts-Association-to-explore-the-rich-living-heritage,UNESCO and the Georgian Heritage Crafts Association are embarking on a pilot activity to inventory living heritage in Old Tbilisi, Georgia. The project will us... Georgia
27 November 2020
Decision
The Committee Takes note that Georgia has nominated Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet (No. 01205) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The evolution of Georgia’s written language has produced three alphabets – Mrgvlovani, Nuskhuri and Mkhedruli – which al...2 December 2016
Addis Ababa
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The Committee Takes note that Georgia has nominated Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri wine-making method (No. 00870) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Qvevri wine-making is practised throughout Georgia, particularly in village communities where unique varieties of grapes are grown. The...7 December 2013
Baku
Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri wine-making method
Inscribed,Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri wine-making method Qvevri wine-making is practised throughout Georgia, particularly in village communities where unique varieties of grapes are grown. The Qvevri is an egg-shaped earthenware vessel used for making, ageing and storing the wine. Knowledge and experience of Qvevri manufacture and wine-maki... Georgia
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passes numerous traditions related to wheat cultivation and use. Wheat plays a major role in the life of Georgians, both as a daily food and as a component of rituals, medical treatments and other social practices. There are also a variety of traditional tools and facilities related to wheat culture and each region in Georgia has diverse baking and...19 December 2020
Paris
Decision
ace in an open-air arena, surrounded by a large audience, accompanied by a wind instrument (‘zurna’) and Georgian drum (‘doli’) music, which marks the beginning. Wrestlers attempt to defeat each other through special holds, and vibrant music enhances the dynamics of the contest. The code of conduct is chivalric, and occasionally the wrestle...1 December 2018
Port Louis