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Art of crafting and playing Kobyz

L’art de fabriquer et de jouer du kobyz

The kobyz, made and played in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, an autonomous region of Uzbekistan, is a traditional string instrument with an arc shape and two strings made from horsehair. The body is covered with leather and includes detailed decorations made from local wood such as mulberry or apricot tree. A special bow, also made...

Central AsiaUzbekistanNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Community safeguarding and documenting of the 'Lastovo Poklad' carnival custom

La sauvegarde et la documentation de la coutume du carnaval « Lastovo Poklad » par la communauté

The annual ‘Lastovo Poklad’ carnival is a social event that takes place between 17 January and Ash Wednesday. It features a circle dance performance and a procession, which is led by a carnival crew member steering a donkey with a straw effigy, called the Poklad, on its back. The carnival culminates in the descent of the effigy down a...

EuropeCroatiaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Slovácko Verbuňk, recruit dances

Slovácko Verbuňk, la danse des recrues

The Slovácko verbŭnk is an improvised dance performed by boys and men living in the South Moravia and Zlín districts of the Czech Republic. The name of the dance is derived from the German term Werbung (changed into verbŭnk), meaning “recruitment”, reflecting its historical origins in the recruitment of dancers and soldiers for the...

EuropeCzechiaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Strategy for training coming generations of Fujian puppetry practitioners

La stratégie de formation des futures générations de marionnettistes du Fujian

Fujian puppetry is a Chinese performing art consisting mainly of string and hand puppetry. Puppetry in Fujian Province in south-eastern China has developed a set of characteristic techniques of performance and crafting puppets, as well as a repertoire of plays and music. Since the 1980s, however, the number of young people learning...

East AsiaChinaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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The social and cultural traditions associated with landships in Barbados

Les traditions sociales et culturelles associées aux landships à la Barbade

Landships are community-based cultural groups known for their social structure, performances and shared traditions. They are organized like naval ships, with members holding ranks such as Lord High Admiral, Commander and Kit Inspector. Members use nautical terms with localized meanings to reflect life challenges and achievements....

Latin America and CaribbeanBarbadosNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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