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Al-Qudoud al-Halabiya is a form of traditional music from Aleppo with a fixed melody. Sung for religious and entertainment purposes, the lyrics vary…
Semsemiah is a popular harp-like instrument that is crafted and played among communities in the Suez Canal region. The body is attached to three…
Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, a traditionally female interior wall decoration, is an ancient art form considered as a key element of the identity of the region…
Discover the architectural majesty of ancient cities that once stood as the beating hearts of global trade, science, and art.
Ramlila — the traditional dramatic performance of the Ramayana epic practiced across northern India during the autumn…
There is no single element called “rebellion” on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. The ICH…
Kazakhstan’s UNESCO intangible cultural heritage comprises 14 elements inscribed on the Representative List of…
Qawwali — the Sufi Islamic devotional singing tradition of South Asia, performed at shrines (dargahs) during gatherings…
Fado — the urban popular song of Portugal, performed by a solo vocalist accompanied by the wire-strung Portuguese…
Mexico has 12 UNESCO ICH inscriptions on the Representative List as of December 2025 — from Día de Muertos (2008) and…
