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The Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, meeting in Mauritius until 1 December, this afternoon inscribed 15 new items on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity aims to ensure greater visibility of the traditions and know-how of the communities without recognizing them as criteria of excellence or exclusivity.
The elements inscribed are:
Malawi – The mwinoghe, joyful dance – The mwinoghe is an instrumental dance performed in three ethnic communities in northern Malawi. In the Chisukwa dialect, "mwinoghe" literally means "let us have fun": the dance is performed to express joy and happiness. The dancers form two rows (the men on one side, the women on the other) and the bodies undulate by performing complex steps to the sound of three drums, a pip and the orders of the leader of the group. Populations from all walks of life gather to attend the dance that is performed during social events and national holidays.
Malaysia – The Dondang Sayang – The Dondang Sayang is a traditional Malay art that combines musical elements (violins, gongs and tambourines or drum), singing and melodious poetic chords. According to tradition, Dondang Sayang's performances are accompanied by music and songs performed by two singers, a man and a woman, who sing in quatrains. Representations are open to everyone, and art strengthens the bonds that unite communities by conveying positive messages and sharing feelings of love, joy and sorrow. Performances are regularly organized, especially at gatherings, festivals and parties.
Mexico – The romería, ritual cycle of pilgrimage of the Virgin of Zapopan carried in procession – The annual celebration of the romería, celebrated on October 12 in honor of the image of the Virgin of Zapopan, dates back to 1734. The day marks the end of the annual ritual cycle known as the "procession of the Virgin" which begins in May and provides for many community and liturgical activities. The cycle ends with the return of the Virgin in the basilica to Zapopan in the presence of more than two million people. Throughout the year, the different communities work together to plan this event, which allows them to strengthen their ties.
Oman – The Alardhah of the Horse and the Camel – The Alardhah of the Horse and Camel is present in many parts of Oman. On Alardhah Day, people gather on the racecourse to see different shows of riders and camel drivers. Artistic performances such as the recitation of traditional poems accompany the shows. The Alardhah begins with a presentation of traditional figures which is followed by a parade of horses and camels draped in decorative clothing. The Alardhah reflects the dexterity of the Omani for the training of horses and camels, as well as their love of animals.
Panama – The ritual and festive expressions of Congolese culture – The festive and ritual expressions of the congo culture embody the contemporary vision of a collective celebration of descendants of black slaves from the colonial era. During the Congo season, participants use a palisade to stage a matriarchal society governed by a queen and her court. Everyone must try to protect the queen and the people gathered on the palisade against the devils, and the season ends with a confrontation between the devils and the Congos. Everyone takes part in this festival which contributes, for generations, to the social integration.
Poland – The tradition of the crèche (szopka) in Krakow – The construction of nurseries (szopka) in Krakow is a social practice that has its origins in Christmas customs. The szopka is a light model of a nursery surrounded by houses and monuments in Krakow. Other scenes represent historical, cultural and social events, past or present. On the first Thursday of December, manufacturers gather in Krakow's Main Square to present their work. The practice has important educational functions through its transmission of knowledge about the history of the city, its architecture and customs.
Serbia – The accompanied singing to the gusle – The accompanied singing to the gusle, a monumental instrument, is an ancient art of interpretation of historical epics. The solo artists (guslars) invite the public to a complex interaction during their singing. Addressing a large number of subjects, from archetypal figures to historical themes and modern life, the songs reflect the community's value system. Local organizations gathered in the Union of Serbian Guslars, which created the Guslars Youth Festival and the Guslars Youth Assembly of Serbia.
Slovenia – Bobbin lace making in Slovenia – Bobbin lace making in Slovenia consists in making lace passing by and interlacing a thread on wooden sticks called bobbins. Using regionally identifiable models with local names, bobbin lace makers make lace in bands or in defined shapes. The lace is intended to decorate clothing and fashion accessories, textiles for the house and the church and spaces of representation. It also serves as inspiration for more general artistic creations. The practice, which has remarkable therapeutic functions, is most often transmitted from grandmothers to grandchildren.
Spain – Tamboradas, rituals of drum beats – "Tamboradas" are sound and collective rituals based on the simultaneous, intense and continuous beat of thousands of drums, playing for days and nights, uninterrupted in public spaces towns and villages. Tamboradas are part of the celebrations of Catholic Holy Week and are particularly important for different places, days and times. Wherever they are, they create a landscape of sound and identity in an atmosphere of intense communion and mutual respect.
Sri Lanka – rūkada nātya, a traditional Sri Lankan puppet theater rūkada nātya is a theatrical form performed with wire marionettes that entertains village communities while providing moral lessons. Rūkada nātya is interpreted by family groups that belong to the gamwari lineage and live around three coastal towns in the south of the country. The themes are drawn from folk tales, Buddhist-inspired stories, ancient literature, historical narratives, and diverse subjects punctuated with amusing anecdotes. The puppeteers make their wooden puppets and prepare the handwritten text, a small orchestra accompanies them. Representations, which are events for the community, convey important worldviews and fundamental values.
Swiss; Austria – Avalanche hazard management – Avalanche risk management has shaped the identity of alpine populations who for centuries have developed local empirical knowledge, risk management and risk avoidance strategies, and cultural practices to guard against the danger of avalanches. Today, modern tools complement the traditional knowledge that holders continue to develop and adapt in the field. In both countries, avalanche prevention is a task in which the whole community participates, is part of the everyday culture of communities and emphasizes the importance of solidarity in crisis situations.
Tajikistan – The chakan, art of embroidery in the Republic of Tajikistan – The art of Chakan embroidery is to embroider ornaments, flowers and symbolic patterns with brightly colored threads on cotton or silk fabrics. Chakan embroidery, which is used to decorate clothes and linens, reproduces symbolic and mythological images related to nature and the cosmos. It expresses the hopes and aspirations of the population. Embroidered items are an expression of beauty, elegance and the bonds that unite man and nature. Young people learn the art of embroidery from their mothers, grandmothers and older sisters, and the transmission also takes place in groups with the "ustod-shogird" method (teacher-student).
Thailand – Khon, a masked and danced theater in Thailand – Khon, a masked and danced theater in Thailand, is a performance art that combines graceful dance movements, vocal and instrumental performances and sparkling costumes. The Khon representations, which have an important didactic function, describe the life and glory of the hero Rama, incarnation of the god Vishnu who brings to the world order and justice. Traditionally, khon was transmitted in the royal and princely courts and in the master dancers. Nowadays, transmission mainly takes place in educational institutions, while conforming to traditional methods.
Tunisia – Sejnane women's pottery know-how – Sejnane women's pottery know-how refers to a particular technique used to produce terracotta objects for the home. Decorated with two-tone geometric patterns, they are reminiscent of traditional tattoos and Berber weavings. All stages of production are performed by women but men participate in the sale, which makes this craft a family activity. The women of Sejnane adapted their craftsmanship to the demands of modern life and to the vagaries of demand, thus revealing their capacity for innovation.
Zambia – The mooba dance of the lenje ethnic group in the central province of Zambia – Mooba is the main dance of the lenje ethnic group in the Central Province of Zambia. It has existed since the pre-colonial era. It sometimes happens that when the dance reaches its climax, some of the principal dancers are possessed by ancestral spirits called BaChooba. Spirits are said to lead the dance and dictate the songs, the rhythm of the percussion and the sequence of dance steps. The mooba is performed at social events open to all, the performances attract a wide audience because of their entertaining nature.
The Committee also decided to integrate the "Land of Legends" program to promote and revitalize the art of storytelling in Kronoberg County (Southern Sweden), the Register of Best Safeguarding Practices, which groups together the projects, programs and activities reflecting the objectives of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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