Traditional system of Corongo’s water judges

Overview

The Traditional System of Corongo’s Water Judges is an organizational method developed by the people of the district of Corongo in Northern Peru, embracing water management and historical memory. The system, which dates back to pre-Inca times, is primarily aimed at supplying water fairly and sustainably, which translates into proper land stewardship, thereby ensuring the existence of these two resources for future generations. The people of Corongo are the main bearers of the element since the system regulates their agricultural tasks, and the highest authority is the water judge, whose role is to manage water and organize the main festivities in Corongo. The element is the pillar of Corongo’s memory and cultural identity and complies with the fundamental principles of solidarity, equity and respect for nature. Its functions, significance and value are transmitted to younger...

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Community and Authority

Communities: Peru
Languages: Not specified in UNESCO dataset
Cultural territories: Peru
Countries: Peru

How the System Works

Music, Performance and Oral Literature Food, Agriculture and Seasonal Practice Law, Governance and Ethics Ceremony, Spirituality and Cosmology Ways of Knowing and Knowledge Transmission

Sources and Evidence

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Field-Level Provenance

title: UNESCO DataHub field title_en
preferredTitle: UNESCO DataHub field title_fr
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type: UNESCO DataHub fields type_of_element_en and type_acronym
countries: UNESCO DataHub field countries, ISO codes resolved with ISO-3166 regional metadata
categories: ARED category inference from UNESCO concepts_primary_names, concepts_secondary_names and title
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Original Source Metadata

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ich_public_ref1155

inscription_year2017

title_enTraditional system of Corongo’s water judges

title_frLe système traditionnel des juges de l’eau de Corongo

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http_url_enhttps://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01155

concepts_primary_namesCustomary law

concepts_secondary_namesChristianity, Dance, Festivals, Lawyers, Prosperity ritual, Water storage

main_image_urlhttps://ich.unesco.org/img/photo/thumb/10004-LRG.jpg

main_image_caption_enThe city of Corongo located in the department of Ancash in northern Peru is home of the traditional system of water judges since pre-Hispanic times

main_image_copyrightMinistry of Culture of Peru, 2015

main_image_authorDavid Salamanca

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Relationships

Customary law Christianity Dance Festivals Lawyers Prosperity ritual Water storage UNESCO representative list

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