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Ningyo Johruri Bunraku puppet theatre

December 16, 2014December 24, 2015

Ningyo Johruri Bunraku puppet theatre is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in 1684. Three kinds of performers take part in …

Arts and Crafts, ICH Research, Intangible Heritage, Student Program

GAGOK, Lyric song cycles

December 12, 2014December 24, 2015

Gagok is a traditional Korean lyric song cycle accompanied by chamber orchestra. The ensemble Jeong Ga Ak Hoe consists of komungo, gayaguem, daeguem, piri, haegeum, …

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Twelve elements of intangible cultural heritage that need safeguarding

December 10, 2014November 3, 2017

UNESCO recently concluded the 9th annual session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. So, in keeping with the spirit …

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Art of Đờn ca tài tử music and song in southern VietNam

December 1, 2014May 3, 2018

A musical art with both scholarly and folk roots, Đờn ca tài tử is an indispensable part of the spiritual activity and cultural heritage of …

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Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre, India

October 11, 2014December 24, 2015

Kutiyattam, the Sanskrit theatre from Kerala, and 18 other forms of cultural expression have been declared by UNESCO as ‘Masterpieces of oral and intangible heritage …

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Nha Nhac, Vietnamese court music

September 18, 2014May 3, 2018

Nhã nhạc is a form of Vietnamese court music. Nha Nhac means “elegant music”. It refers to a broad range of musical and dance styles performed at the Vietnamese royal …

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Shashmaqam – Oriental Traditional Music

September 16, 2014May 3, 2018

Music from Central Asia – Shashmaqam Music Shashmaqam, or Six Maqams, is a tradition shared by Tajik Traditional Music and Uzbek Traditional Music. It …

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Lakalaka Dances

June 3, 2014December 24, 2015

This dance form is always considered as the national dance of Tonga, Lakalaka dance comes from more ancient dance called the me’elufola. This dance has …

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Palestinian Hikaye

May 28, 2014December 24, 2015

Did you know that UNESCO also recognizes certain practices as cultural aspects of heritage and works on preserving them too? This is the first of …