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Al Talli, traditional embroidery skills in the United Arab Emirates
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Al Talli, traditional embroidery skills in the United Arab Emirates

Talli is a traditional handicraft practised in various parts of the United Arab Emirates. Today, the demand for Talli is at its highest before…

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Yalli (Kochari, Tenzere), traditional group dances of Nakhchivan
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Yalli (Kochari, Tenzere), traditional group dances of Nakhchivan

Yalli, traditional group dances, are dance expressions based exclusively on collective performances. Typically, yalli are performed in a circle…

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Pehlevanliq culture: traditional zorkhana games, sports and wrestling
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Pehlevanliq culture: traditional zorkhana games, sports and wrestling

Pehlevanliq culture in Azerbaijan includes games and sports, such as wrestling, and individual performances. Pehlevans use specific tools that…

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Taj Mahal
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Ancient Cities of the Silk Road

Discover the architectural majesty of ancient cities that once stood as the beating hearts of global trade, science, and art.

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