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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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Koshary, daily life dish and practices associated with it

Le koshary, plat de la vie quotidienne et pratiques associées

Practices associated with Koshary revolve around a popular dish made from simple, affordable ingredients such as rice, pasta, black lentils and fried onions, with condiments such as vinegar, garlic and hot sauce added according to preference. Koshary is a filling, budget-friendly meal prepared at home and served in restaurants and...

AfricaEgyptNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Pantun

Le pantun

Pantun is a form of Malay verse used to express intricate ideas and emotions. It is a widespread oral form in maritime Southeast Asia. Pantun has a clear a-b-a-b rhyme scheme. The four-line variety is the most common. Pantuns may be transmitted in music, song and writing. Performances are headed by the ‘pemantun’ (the pantun narrator),...

Southeast AsiaIndonesia / MalaysiaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Pilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery

Le pèlerinage au monastère de l’apôtre Saint Thaddée

The annual three-day pilgrimage to St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery in northwestern Iran is held each July. The pilgrimage venerates two prominent saints: St. Thaddeus, one of the first apostles preaching Christianity, and St. Santukhd, the first female Christian martyr. The bearers of the element are the Armenian population in Iran,...

Global DiasporasIran, Islamic Republic of / ArmeniaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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