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Uzbekistan Cultural Space of Boysun (Highlight)
Cultural space of Boysun was proclaimed a Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2001 and inscribed onto the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.\nThe current film contains information about the Boysun district’s nature and the cultural processes related to craftsmanship, folk performance, traditional medicine, and others.\nStrong aspiration to preserve traditional lifestyles of the local people was observed during filming process during 2016 and 2017. An example of this is the increasing number of followers of the folk-ethnographic ensemble called Boysun.
Uzbekistan 2017 -
Cultural Space of Boysun, Uzbekistan
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, 2008\nCultural space of Boysun was proclaimed a Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2001 and inscribed onto the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.This film contains information about the Boysun district’s nature and the cultural processes related to craftsmanship, folk performance, traditional medicine, and others.Strong aspiration to preserve traditional lifestyles of the local people was observed during filming process in 2016 and 2017. An example of this is the increasing number of followers of the folk-ethnographic ensemble called Boysun.
Uzbekistan 2017 -
Kishuthara (The Silken Kira (Bhutanese women dress)
Kishuthara (the silken kira), is a native intricate patterned silk textile woven on Thakshing (backstrap loom). particularly Khoma Gewog (block) under Lhuentse Dzongkhag (district) where it become the production hotspot of the Bhutanese woven textile in the country.
Bhutan 2021-11-28 -
UNESCO Online Survey Results on Living Heritage Experience and the COVID 19 Pandemic
Juliette Hopkins introduces results of a survey that launched to share living heritage experience. It was an online survey how their living heritage has been affected by the pandemic, what role their living heritage has been playing and what safeguarding initiatives have been put in place. Its aim was to create accessible platform to share information, exchange experiences, learn from each other and also to draw inspiration.\n\nJULIETTE HOPKINS is an Associate Programme Specialist in the Secretariat for UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. She currently works in the Capacity Building and Heritage Policy Unit, where she is the focal point for issues relating to intangible cultural heritage and emergencies. Before joining UNESCO in 2016, she worked as an anthropologist with indigenous communities in Australia on heritage management and community development projects. She also has professional experience as a journalist in Cambodia and France. Her academic background is in social and medical anthropology with degrees from The University of Sydney and University of Oxford.
South Korea 2020-06-18 -
Chau’Loun:ba’, Sakhun,Pa’ Ma.Gyi (Four Drums, Principal Drum, Rhythmic Drum)
In 1942 (Myanmar Era -1305), a musician from Hsipaw founded the Shan traditional musical troupe in Namhkaik village. He taught singing, dancing and playing musical instruments during the 3 months of Buddhist Lent. One of his descendents is Shew Cherry Theatrical Performance Troupe which is renown today. This troupe gives performance in charity events and monk funeral ceremonies. It's played by hands on the head.\n-1 feet 10 inches in length of Principal Drum\n-6 feet 8 inches in round of Principal Drum\n-1 feet 6 inches in High of Principal Drum (Right)\n-1 feet 1 inch in High of Principal Drum (Left)\n-1 feet 6 inches in length of Rhythmic Drum\n-4 feet 4 inches in round of Rhythmic Drum\n-1 feet in High of Rhythmic Drum (Right)\n-11 inches in High of Rhythmic Drum (Left)\n\nFour Drums\n-1 feet 4 inches in length of Drum No (1)\n-2 feet 6 inches in round of Drum No (1)\n-9 inches in High of Drum No (1)\n-1 feet 2 inches in length of Drum No (2)\n-2 feet 4 inches in round of Drum No (2)\n-8 inches in High of Drum No (2)\n-1 feet 1 inch in length of Drum No (3)\n-2 feet 2 inches in round of Drum No (3)\n-7 inches in High of Drum No (3)\n-1 feet in length of Drum No (3)\n-2 feet in round of Drum No (3)\n-6.5 inches in High of Drum No (3)
Myanmar 2014-07-20 -
"Wa" Ga Yauk Toun: maun
A straight teakwood is cut a groove vertically and carved inward to be a hollow. The log is painted in red. It was shaped in a tapering off to a one end. So, the sizes of the ends are not equal to one from another. It's played by striking with two clubs rhythmically.\n-3 feet and 3 inches in length\n-One foot and 3 inches height of left head\n-7 inches height of right head\n-23 inches in length of the hole of the soundbox\n-2.5 inches in width of the hole of the soundbox
Myanmar 2014-07-20 -
Kokant Sheinzit Banjo (Three-Stringed Banjo)
Yamanay wood is used to make the body of banjo, while the sound box is made of skin. This three-stringed banjo has sound holes underneath. The tuning keys are also made of wood. It has to be played by plucking or fretting the strings.\n-2 feet 6 inches in length\n-5.5 inches in length of sound box\n-3.5 inches in height of sound box\n-1 feet 11 inches in length of fingerboard
Myanmar 2014-07-24 -
Taaung Palaung traditional Ozi (long drum)
Yamanay wood is curved in a shape of pitcher and made hollow. The middle part of Ozi or pot-drum, which is called Kyat-Yin or Chicken Breast, is painted in red colour. The end part, which is called Padain, is painted in white and curved into protuberant coils. This pot-drum is long in height. A piece of dough made of glutin rice has to be stuck in the middle of its head in order to tune it. It must be played by striking to its drumhead.\n-6 feet in height\n-2 feet in circumference of Kyat-Yin\n-2 feet in height of Kyat-Yin\n-4 feet in length of throat
Myanmar 2014-07-22 -
Kachin Shoutshan Lagwin (Small Cymbals)
They are made of brass by casting it. A pair of cymbals must be played by clapping each other.\n-8 inches in length\n-4 inches in diameter of boss\n-2 inches in the breadth of brim
Myanmar 2014-07-25 -
Horn TaJo (Saxophone Violin)
The body of violin is attached with saxophone. It has to be played with a bow, while pressing 4 strings according to the notes. It is played with a bow by pressing the 4 strings with the fingertips from up to down.\n-1 feet 3 inches in length\n-1 feet 3 inches in length of bigger horn
Myanmar 2014-07-20 -
Si-wah(Timing bell and clapper)
In 1942 (Myanmar Era -1305), a musician from Hsipaw founded the Shan traditional musical troupe in Namhkaik village. He taught singing, dancing and playing musical instruments during the 3 months of Buddhist Lent. One of his descendents is Shew Cherry Theatrical Performance Troupe which is renown today. This troupe gives performance in charity events and monk funeral ceremonies.\nThe player must strike the brass cymbal and hollowed logs with a stick.\n-6 feet in height\n-2 feet in circumference of Kyat Yin or Chicken Breast\n-2 feet in height of Kyat Yin or Chicken Breast\n-4 feet in length of throat
Myanmar 2014-07-20 -
Shan Jataka Story or ancient tale where all parts are as sument by a single narretor
A Shan narrator is telling the story of Shan Jataka, an ancient tale concerning the previous births of Buddha.
Myanmar 2014-07-20