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Kimjang: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea (File 00881)
Kimjang — the Korean communal practice of collectively making and sharing large quantities of kimchi before winter — is…
Morocco UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Complete List of 16 Elements
Morocco’s UNESCO intangible cultural heritage comprises 16 elements — 15 on the Representative List of the…
Ramlila: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of India (File 00110)
Ramlila — the traditional dramatic performance of the Ramayana epic practiced across northern India during the autumn…
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and Rebellion: Traditions of Resistance
There is no single element called “rebellion” on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. The ICH…
Kazakhstan UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Complete List of 14 Inscriptions
Kazakhstan’s UNESCO intangible cultural heritage comprises 14 elements inscribed on the Representative List of…
Qawwali: Is It a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage? Origins and Status
Qawwali — the Sufi Islamic devotional singing tradition of South Asia, performed at shrines (dargahs) during gatherings…
Fado: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Portugal (File 00563)
Fado — the urban popular song of Portugal, performed by a solo vocalist accompanied by the wire-strung Portuguese…
Mexico UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Complete List of 12 Inscriptions
Mexico has 12 UNESCO ICH inscriptions on the Representative List as of December 2025 — from Día de Muertos (2008) and…
Tango: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Argentina and Uruguay (File 00258)
Tango was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List as File 00258 (4.COM, Decision 4.COM 13.01, 2009, Abu Dhabi)…
Moroccan Caftan: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (File 02077)
The Moroccan Caftan was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List as File 02077 on December 10, 2025 (20.COM, Decision…