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Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan

La musique des Bakhshis du Khorasan

In Khorasan Province, the Bakhshis are renowned for their musical skill with the ''dotār,'' a two-stringed, long-necked lute. They recount Islamic and Gnostic poems and epics containing mythological, historical or legendary themes. Their music, known as ''Maghami,'' consists of instrumental and/or vocal pieces, performed in Turkish,...

South AsiaIran, Islamic Republic ofNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals

Les rituels du Pahlevani et du Zoorkhanei

Pahlevani is an Iranian martial art that combines elements of Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Persian beliefs. It describes a ritual collection of gymnastic and callisthenic movements performed by ten to twenty men, each wielding instruments symbolizing ancient weapons. The ritual takes place in a ''Zoorkhane,'' a sacred domed structure...

South AsiaIran, Islamic Republic ofNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Traditional skills of crafting and playing Dotār

Les savoir-faire traditionnels liés à la fabrication et à la pratique du dotâr

The traditional skills of crafting and playing the Dotār are one of the most prominent social and cultural components of the folkloric music among the ethnic groups and communities of the Dotār regions. Bearers and practitioners are mostly farmers, including male crafters and players and female players. The Dotār is a folkloric plucked...

South AsiaIran, Islamic Republic ofNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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