Category: west and central asian region countries

Song of Sana’a

Element Song of Sana’a Countries Yemen Registration ۲۰۰۸ Description The Song of Sana’a, also known as al-Ghina al-San’ani, designates a group of songs that belongs to a rich musical tradition practised throughout Yemen. Derived from various poetic

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Fjiri

Element Fjiri Countries Bahrain Registration ۲۰۲۱ Description Fjiri is a musical performance that commemorates the history of pearl diving in Bahrain. Dating back to the late nineteenth century, it was traditionally performed by pearl divers and

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Shadow play

Element Shadow play Countries Syrian Arab Republic Registration ۲۰۱۸ Description Shadow play is a traditional art consisting of handmade puppets moving behind a thin translucent curtain or screen inside a dark theatre, now practised mainly in

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Yaldā/Chella

Element Yaldā/Chella Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Afghanistan Registration ۲۰۲۲ Description Yaldā/Chella refers to a traditional celebration of the sun and the warmth of life. Practiced in Iran and Afghanistan, the event takes place on the

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