UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity"  yuya din waɣa laɣim la"niŋsim shɛŋa mini binyɛr'shɛŋa din  sɔŋdi wuhiri waliginsim nima din be lala kaya ŋɔ ni mini anfaani din be din ni zaŋ wuhi salo." "List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding" din yuya ji pam nyɛla kaya ni taɣada binyɛra din jɛndi tiŋkpansi mini tiŋ'kara din bɔri sochib'shɛŋa ni yom din yɛn chɛ ka di tiligi. Yuya din pahiri ata n-nyɛ Register of Good Safeguarding Practices'''.

Yuuni 2013, binyɛra dibaa anaa ka bɛ daa sabi pahi "List of Intangible Cultural Heritage" din bɔri gu ka taɣi ni yom. Luɣ'shɛŋa din bɔri ni di gu ka taɣi ni yom pa nyɛla binyɛra 35. "Intergovernmental Committee" lahi sabi la binyɛra 25 n-niŋ "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity", din yɛn sɔŋ zaŋ wuhi "intangible heritage" wuhi salo ka zaŋ tiŋsi wuhi salo ' kaya mini di ni mali pahigu shɛli ni kaya ni taɣada balibu'. Yuya maa zaa yi laɣim taba di nyɛla binyɛra 676, ka di be tiŋsi 140 ni zaŋ kana yuuni 2023.

Binyɛra din be din ni nyɛla kaya ni taɣada din mali anfaani n ti salo mini kaya ni taɣa.

 Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 

Member stateElementYear proclaimedYear inscribedRegion Afghanistan
 Azerbaijan
 India

 Iran
 Iraq

 Kazakhstan
 Kyrgyzstan

 Mongolia
 Pakistan

 Tajikistan
 Turkey

 Turkmenistan
 UzbekistanNawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz2024APA Azerbaijan
 Iran

 TurkeySericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving2022APA IranYaldā/Chella2022APA Afghanistan
 Iran
 Tajikistan

 UzbekistanArt of crafting and playing rubab/rabab2024APA AlbaniaIso-Polyphony20052008ENAK'cimi dancing of Tropojë2024 Albania
 Andorra
 Austria

 Croatia
 France

 Greece
 Italy

 Luxembourg

 SpainTranshumance, the seasonal droving of livestock2023ENA AlgeriaRitual and ceremonies of Sebiba in the oasis of Djanet, Algeria2014ASTAhellil of Gourara20052008Rites and craftsmanship associated with the wedding costume tradition of Tlemcen2012Annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Sidi 'Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi Cheikh)2017Sbuâ, annual pilgrimage to the zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in Gourara2015Raï, popular folk song of Algeria2022The women’s ceremonial costume in the Eastern region of Algeria: knowledge and skills associated with the making and adornment of the ‘Gandoura’ and the ‘Melehfa’2024Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger2013AFR, AST MoroccoCouscous, Maghrebi cuisine2020AFR, AST Egypt

 Morocco

 Palestine
 Saudi Arabia

 YemenArts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper)2023AST Andorra
 Austria
 Belgium

 Croatia
 Cyprus

 France
 Greece

 Italy
 Slovenia

 Spain
 Switzerland

 Ireland
 LuxembourgArt of dry stone construction, knowledge and techniques2024ENA Andorra
 France
 SpainSummer solstice fire festivals in the Pyrenees2015ENA Andorra
 FranceBear festivities in the Pyrenees2022ENASona, drawings and geometric figures on sand2023AFRFilete porteño in Buenos Aires, a traditional painting technique2015LACChamamé2020Tango2009LAC ArmeniaDuduk and its music20052008ENAArmenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars2010Performance of the Armenian epic of 'Daredevils of Sassoun' or 'David of Sassoun'2012Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia2014Kochari, traditional group dance2017Armenian letter art and its cultural expressions2019Tradition of blacksmithing in Gyumri2023 Armenia 
 IranPilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery2020APA AustriaSchemenlaufen, the carnival of Imst, Austria2012ENAClassical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna2015 Austria
 Belgium
 Croatia

 France

 Germany

 Italy

 Netherlands
 Morocco

 Pakistan

 Portugal
 Qatar

 Saudi Arabia

 Spain

 United Arab EmiratesFalconry, a living human heritage2021AFR, APA, AST, ENA Austria
 Belgium
 Germany

 Italy
 Luxembourg

 Netherlands
 SwitzerlandTraditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization2023ENA Austria
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
 Croatia

 Italy

 SloveniaLipizzan horse breeding traditions2022ENA Austria

 GermanyBlaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe2018ENA Austria

 Germany

 SpainTimber rafting2022ENA Austria
 Greece
 ItalyTranshumance, the seasonal droving of livestock along migratory routes in the Mediterranean and in the Alps2019ENA Austria
 SwitzerlandAvalanche risk management2018ENA AzerbaijanAzerbaijani Mugham20032008APAArt of Azerbaijani Ashiq2009Traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving in the Republic of Azerbaijan2010Craftsmanship and performance art of the Tar, a long-necked string musical instrument2012Traditional art and symbolism of Kelaghayi, making and wearing women's silk headscarves2014Copper craftsmanship of Lahij2015Dolma making and sharing tradition, a marker of cultural identity2017Nar Bayrami, traditional pomegranate festivity and culture2020Pehlevanliq culture: traditional zorkhana games, sports and wrestling2022Tandir craftsmanship and bread baking in Azerbaijan2024 Azerbaijan
 IranArt of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument2017APA Azerbaijan
 Iran

 TurkeyArt of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik2023APA Azerbaijan
 Iran
 TurkeyArt of miniature2020APAIftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions2023 Azerbaijan
 Iran

 TurkeyFlatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka2016APA Azerbaijan

 TurkeyTelling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes2022APA Azerbaijan

 TurkeyHeritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music2018APA Azerbaijan
 TurkeyCulture of Çay (tea), a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction2022APACraftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey2023Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay2023Junkanoo2023LAC BahrainFjiri2021AST Bahrain
 Egypt

 Kuwait

 Morocco

 Oman
 Palestine

 Saudi Arabia

 United Arab Emirates

 YemenDate palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices2019AST2022Baul songs20052008APATraditional art of Jamdani weaving2013Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Baishakh2016Traditional art of Shital Pati weaving of Sylhet2017Rickshaws & Rickshaw painting in Dhaka2023 BelarusAnnual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Budslau2018ENAStraw weaving in Belarus, art, craft and skills2022Vytsinanka, traditional art of paper cutting in Belarus2024Tree beekeeping culture2020ENA BelgiumCarnival of Binche20032008ENAProcession of the Holy Blood in Bruges2009Houtem Jaarmarkt, annual winter fair and livestock market at Sint-Lievens-Houtem2010Krakelingen and Tonnekensbrand, end-of-winter bread and fire feast at Geraardsbergen2010Leuven age set ritual repertoire2011Marches of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse2012Shrimp fishing on horseback in Oostduinkerke2013Beer culture in Belgium2016Ommegang of Brussels, an annual historical procession and popular festival2019Namur stilt jousting2021 Belgium 
 FranceProcessional giants and dragons in Belgium and France20052008ENAFunfair culture2024 Belgium
 France
 Italy

 LuxembourgMusical art of horn players, an instrumental technique linked to singing, breath control, vibrato, resonance of place and conviviality2020ENA 

 Language, dance and music of the Garifuna20012008LAC 
 Oral heritage of Gelede20012008AFRMask dance of the drums from Drametse20052008APAAndean cosmovision of the Kallawaya20032008LACCarnival of Oruro20012008Ichapekene Piesta, the biggest festival of San Ignacio de Moxos2012Pujllay and Ayarichi, music and dances of the Yampara culture2014Ritual journeys in La Paz during Alasita2017The festival of the Santísima Trinidad del Señor Jesús del Gran Poder in the city of La Paz2019Grand Festival of Tarija2021Ch'utillos, the Festival of San Bartolomé and San Ignacio de Loyola, the meeting of cultures in Potosí2023 Bosnia and HerzegovinaZmijanje embroidery2014ENAKonjic woodcarving2017Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain2018Grass mowing competition custom in Kupres2020Sevdalinka, traditional urban folk song2024 BrazilOral and graphic expressions of the Wajapi20032008LACSamba de Roda of the Recôncavo of Bahia20052008Frevo, performing arts of the Carnival of Recife2012Círio de Nazaré (The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth) in the city of Belém, Pará2013Capoeira circle2014Cultural Complex of Bumba-meu-boi from Maranhão2019Traditional ways of making Artisan Minas Cheese in Minas Gerais2024 Brunei
 Indonesia 
 Malaysia 

 Singapore 
 ThailandKebaya: knowledge, skills, traditions and practices2024APABistritsa Babi, archaic polyphony, dances and rituals from the Shoplouk region20052008ENANestinarstvo, messages from the past: the Panagyr of Saints Constantine and Helena in the village of Bulgari2009The tradition of carpet-making in Chiprovtsi2014Surva folk feast in Pernik region2015Visoko multipart singing from Dolen and Satovcha, South-western Bulgaria2021 

 Cultural practices associated with 1 March, called Martenitsa in Bulgaria and Mărțișor in Romania.2017ENARitual dance of the royal drum2014AFRMorna, musical practice of Cabo Verde2019AFR CambodiaRoyal ballet of Cambodia20032008APASbek Thom, Khmer shadow theatre20052008Kun Lbokator, traditional martial arts in Cambodia2022Cultural practices and expressions linked to Krama, a traditional woven textile in Cambodia2024Tugging rituals and games2015APA CameroonNguon, rituals of governance and associated expressions in the Bamoun community2023AFRNgondo, worship of water oracles and associated cultural traditions among the Sawa2024Polyphonic singing of the Aka Pygmies of Central Africa20032008AFRBaile Chino2014LAC ChinaKun Qu opera20012008APAGuqin and its music20032008Uyghur Muqam of Xinjiang20052008Art of Chinese seal engraving2009China engraved block printing technique2009Chinese calligraphy2009Chinese paper-cut2009Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures2009Craftsmanship of Nanjing yunjin brocade2009Dragon Boat festival2009Pungmul (Farmers' dance of China's Korean ethnic group)2009Gesar epic tradition2009Grand song of the Dong ethnic group2009Hua'er2009Manas2009Mazu belief and customs2009Nanyin2009Regong arts2009Sericulture and silk craftsmanship of China2009Tibetan opera2009Traditional firing technology of Longquan celadon2009Traditional handicrafts of making Xuan paper2009Xi'an wind and percussion ensemble2009Yueju opera2009Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine2010Peking opera2010Chinese shadow puppetry2011Pit courtyard construction techniques (Dikengyuan construction techniques, Northern Shaanxi cave dwelling construction techniques)2011Chinese Zhusuan, knowledge and practices of mathematical calculation through the abacus2013The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices developed in China through observation of the sun's annual motion2016Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa, knowledge and practices concerning life, health and illness prevention and treatment among the Tibetan people in China2018Taijiquan2020Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China2022Qiang New Year festival2024Spring festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of traditional new year2024Traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges2024Traditional Li textile techniques: spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering2024Mongolian Urtiin Duu – Traditional Folk Long Song20052008APA MalaysiaOng Chun/Wangchuan/Wangkang ceremony, rituals and related practices for maintaining the sustainable connection between man and the ocean2020APA ColombiaCarnival of Barranquilla20032008LACCultural space of Palenque de San Basilio20052008Carnaval de Negros y Blancos2009Holy Week processions in Popayán2009Wayuu normative system, applied by the Pütchipü'üi (palabrero)2010Traditional knowledge of the jaguar shamans of Yuruparí2011Festival of Saint Francis of Assisi, Quibdó2012Ancestral system of knowledge of the four indigenous peoples, Arhuaco, Kankuamo, Kogui and Wiwa of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta2022Living pictures of Galeras, Sucre2024 Cyprus
 Germany

 Luxembourg

 SloveniaMidwifery: knowledge, skills and practices2023LAC, ENA, AST, AFRMarimba music, traditional chants and dances from the Colombia South Pacific region and Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador2015LACOxherding and oxcart traditions in Costa Rica20052008LAC Ivory CoastGbofe of Afounkaha, the music of the transverse trumps of the Tagbana community20012008AFRZaouli, popular music and dance of the Guro communities in Côte d'Ivoire2017Traditional skills of loincloth weaving in Côte d’Ivoire2023Skills related to Attiéké production in Côte d’Ivoire2024 CroatiaZvončari, annual carnival bell ringers' pageant from the Kastav area2009ENAFestivity of Saint Blaise, the patron of Dubrovnik2009Lacemaking in Croatia2009Procession Za Krizen ('following the cross') on the island of Hvar2009Spring procession of Ljelje/Kraljice (queens) from Gorjani2009Traditional manufacturing of children's wooden toys in Hrvatsko Zagorje2009Two-part singing and playing in the Istrian scale2009Gingerbread craft from Northern Croatia2010Sinjska alka, a knights' tournament in Sinj2010Bećarac singing and playing from Eastern Croatia2011Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland2011Klapa multipart singing of Dalmatia, southern Croatia2012Međimurska popevka, a folksong from Međimurje2018Festivity of Saint Tryphon and the Kolo (chain dance) of Saint Tryphon, traditions of Croats from Boka Kotorska (Bay of Kotor) who live in the Republic of Croatia2022 Croatia 
 Cyprus 
 Greece 

 Italy 
 Morocco 

 Portugal 
 SpainMediterranean diet
(In 2010, Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco were the first to be recognised, but on 4 December 2013, Portugal, Cyprus and Croatia were also recognised by UNESCO.)2013ENA, AFRLa Tumba Francesa, a secular Afro-Cuban genre of dance, song, and drumming20032008LACRumba in Cuba, a festive combination of music and dances and all the practices associated2016Punto2017Festivity of Las Parrandas in the centre of Cuba2018Knowledge of the light rum masters2022 Cuba
 Dominican Republic
 Haiti

 Honduras
 VenezuelaTraditional knowledge and practices for the making and consumption of cassava bread2024LAC MexicoBolero: identity, emotion and poetry turned into song2023LAC CyprusLefkara laces or Lefkaritika2009ENATsiattista poetic duelling2011 Cyprus
 GreeceByzantine chant2019ENASlovácko Verbuňk, recruit dances20052008ENAShrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko area2010Ride of the Kings in the south-east of the Czech Republic2011Handmade production of Christmas tree decorations from blown glass beads in Poniklá, Giant Mountains area2020 France

 Germany

 SpainKnowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production2023ENAPuppetry in Slovakia and Czechia2016ENACongolese rumba2021AFRInuit drum dancing and singing2021ENANordic clinker boat traditions2021ENACultural Space of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella20012008LACCocolo Dance Drama Tradition20052008Music and dance of the merengue2016Music and dance of Bachata2019Traditional weaving of the Ecuadorian toquilla straw hat2012LACPasillo, song and poetry2021 PeruOral heritage and cultural manifestations of the Zápara people20012008LAC EgyptThe Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah Epic20032008ASTTahteeb, stick game2016Festivals related to the Journey of the Holy family in Egypt2022 Egypt 
 Saudi ArabiaSemsemiah: instrument crafting and playing2024AST EstoniaKihnu cultural space20032008ENASeto Leelo, Seto polyphonic singing tradition2009Smoke sauna tradition in Võromaa2014Cooking and eating Mulgi puder, traditional mashed potato with barley in the Mulgimaa region, Estonia2024 
 Baltic (Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian) song and dance celebrations20032008ENACommemoration feast of the finding of the True Holy Cross of Christ2013AFRFichee-Chambalaalla, New Year festival of the Sidama people2015Gada system, an indigenous democratic socio-political system of the Oromo2016Ethiopian epiphany2019Shuwalid festival2023 Ethiopia
 Djibouti
 SomaliaXeer Ciise: Oral customary laws of Somali-Issa communities in Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia2024AFRSauna culture in Finland2020ENAKaustinen fiddle playing and related practices and expressions2021 FranceAubusson tapestry2009ENAMaloya2009Scribing tradition in French timber framing2009Compagnonnage, network for on-the-job transmission of knowledge and identities2010Craftsmanship of Alençon needle lace-making2010Gastronomic meal of the French2010Equitation in the French tradition2011Fest-Noz, festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional dances of Brittany2012Limousin septennial ostensions2013Gwoka: music, song, dance and cultural practice representative of Guadeloupean identity2014Carnival of Granville2016The skills related to perfume in Pays de Grasse: the cultivation of perfume plants, the knowledge and processing of natural raw materials, and the art of perfume composition2018Artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread2022Skills of Parisian zinc roofers and ornamentalists2024 France
 ItalyThe art of glass beads2020ENA France
 Italy
 SwitzerlandAlpinism2019ENA France
 SwitzerlandCraftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics2020ENAKankurang, Manding initiatory rite20052008AFRGeorgian polyphonic singing20012008ENAAncient Georgian traditional Qvevri wine-making method2013Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet2016Chidaoba, wrestling in Georgia2018 GermanyIdea and practice of organizing shared interests in cooperatives2016ENAOrgan craftsmanship and music2017The practice of Modern Dance in Germany2022 GhanaCraftsmanship of traditional woven textile Kente2024AFR GreeceKnow-how of cultivating mastic on the island of Chios2014ENATinian marble craftsmanship2015Momoeria, New Year's celebration in eight villages of Kozani area, West Macedonia, Greece2016Rebetiko2017August 15th (Dekapentavgoustos) festivities in two Highland Communities of Northern Greece: Tranos Choros (Grand Dance) in Vlasti and Syrrako Festival2022Messosporitissa Festivity (All-holy Mother of God of the Mid-Sowing Season Festivity), Feast of Our Lady at the Ancient Ruins2024 GrenadaTraditional wooden boatbuilding in Carriacou and Petite Martinique2023LACShakespeare Mas', a traditional component of Carriacou's annual carnival2024 GuatemalaRabinal Achí dance drama tradition20052008LACHoly Week in Guatemala2022Technique of making the giant kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango, Guatemala2024Cultural space of Sosso-Bala20012008AFRJoumou soup2021LAC HungaryBusó festivities at Mohács: masked end-of-winter carnival custom2009ENAFolk art of the Matyó, embroidery of a traditional community2012Hungarian string band tradition2022Csárdás dance tradition2024 IndiaKoodiyattam: a Sanskrit theatre of Kerala20012008APAVedic chanting: recitation of sacred Hindu texts20032008Ramlila: the traditional performance of the Ramayana20052008Ramman: a religious festival and ritual theatre of Garhwal, Uttarakhand2009Chhau dance: a classical dance form of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha.2010Kalbelia: folk songs and dances of Rajasthan2010Mudiyett: a ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala2010Ladakh Buddhist chantings: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in Ladakh2012Manipuri Sankirtana: a ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur2013Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab2014Yoga: ancient Indian physical, mental and spiritual practices2016Kumbh Mela: mass Hindu pilgrimage held at Haridwar of Uttarakhand, Nashik of Maharashtra, Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh and Ujjain of Madhya Pradesh2017Durga Puja in Kolkata: a religious festival of Hindu Goddess Durga in Kolkata, West Bengal2021Garba of Gujarat2023 IndonesiaWayang puppet theatre20032008APAKris20052008Batik2009Angklung2010Three genres of traditional dance in Bali2015Pinisi, art of boatbuilding in South Sulawesi2017Traditions of Pencak Silat2019Gamelan2021Jamu wellness culture2023 Indonesia
 MalaysiaPantun2020APA IranRadif of Iranian music2009APATraditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan2010Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars2010Ritual dramatic art of Ta'zīye2010Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals2010Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan2010Qālišuyān rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān2012Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling2017Traditional skills of crafting and playing Dotār2019 IranCrafting and playing the Oud2022APA, AST Iran
 TajikistanSadeh/Sada celebration2023APACeremony of Mehregan2024The Iraqi Maqam20032008ASTProvision of services and hospitality during the Arba'een visitation2019Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Naoor2021Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Mudhif building2023Uilleann piping2017ENACamogie2018Hurling2018Irish harping2019 ItalyOpera dei Pupi, Sicilian Puppet Theatre20012008ENACanto a tenore, Sardinian Pastoral Songs20052008Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona2012Celebrations of big shoulder-borne processional structures2013Traditional agricultural practice of cultivating the "vite ad alberello" (head-trained bush vines) of the community of Pantelleria2014Art of Neapolitan 'Pizzaiuolo'2017Celestinian forgiveness celebration2019Truffle hunting and extraction in Italy, traditional knowledge and practice2021The practice of opera singing in Italy2023 JamaicaThe Maroon Heritage of Moore Town20032008LACReggae music of Jamaica2018Pilgrimage to Watt Town2024 JapanNôgaku Theatre20012008APANingyo Johruri Bunraku Puppet Theatre20032008Kabuki Theatre20052008Akiu no Taue Odori2009Chakkirako2009Daimokutate2009Dainichido Bugaku2009Gagaku2009Hayachine Kagura2009Ojiya-chijimi, Echigo-jofu: techniques of making ramie fabric in Uonuma region, Niigata Prefecture2009Oku-noto no Aenokoto2009Traditional Ainu dance2009Kumiodori, traditional Okinawan musical theatre2010Yuki tsumugi, silk fabric production technique2010Mibu no Hana Taue, ritual of transplanting rice in Mibu, Hiroshima2011Sada Shin Noh, sacred dancing at Sada shrine, Shimane2011Nachi no Dengaku, a religious performing art held at the Nachi fire festival2012Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese, notably for the celebration of New Year2013Washi, craftsmanship of traditional Japanese hand-made paperUntil 2014, there was an item titled "Sekishu-Banshi: papermaking in the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture." It was merged with the current item due to the expansion of the range of elements.2014Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals2016Raiho-shin, ritual visits of deities in masks and costumes2018Traditional skills, techniques and knowledge for the conservation and transmission of wooden architecture in Japan2020Furyu-odori, ritual dances imbued with people's hopes and prayers2022Traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with koji mold in Japan2024The Cultural Space of the Bedu in Petra and Wadi Rum20052008ASTAs-Samer in Jordan2018Al-Mansaf in Jordan, a festive banquet and its social and cultural meanings2022 KazakhstanKazakh traditional art of Dombra Kuy2014APAKazakh traditional Assyk games2017Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders2018Orteke, traditional performing art in Kazakhstan: dance, puppet and music2022Betashar, traditional wedding ritual2024Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts2014APAAitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation2015APA TurkeyTraditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme2020APA Kuwait
 Saudi ArabiaTraditional weaving of Al Sadu2020ASTThe Art of Akyns, Kyrgyz Epic Tellers20032008APAKyrgyz epic trilogy: Manas, Semetey, Seytek2013Kok boru, traditional horse game2017Ak-kalpak craftsmanship, traditional knowledge and skills in making and wearing Kyrgyz men's headwear2019Elechek, Kyrgyz female headwear: traditional knowledge and rituals2023 LaosKhaen music of the Lao people2017APATraditional craft of Naga motif weaving in Lao communities2023Fonelamvonglao (lamvonglao)2024Zajal, recited or sung poetry20032014APAAl-Man’ouché, an emblematic culinary practice in Lebanon20222023Cross crafting and its symbolism20012008ENASutartinės, Lithuanian multipart songs2010Sodai straw garden making in Lithuania2023 LuxembourgHopping procession of Echternach2010ENAThe Woodcrafting Knowledge of the Zafimaniry20032008AFRMalagasy Kabary, the Malagasy oratorical art2021Hiragasy, a performing art of the Central Highlands of Madagascar2023The Vimbuza Healing Dance20052008AFRTchopa, sacrificial dance of the Lhomwe people of southern Malawi2014Nsima, culinary tradition of Malawi2017Mwinoghe, joyous dance2018 
 The Gule Wamkulu20052008AFR Art of crafting and playing Mbira/Sansi, the finger-plucking traditional musical instrument in Malawi and Zimbabwe2020AFR MalaysiaMak Yong Theatre20052008APADondang Sayang2018Silat2019Songket2021Breakfast culture in Malaysia: dining experience in a multi-ethnic society2024The Cultural Space of the Yaaral and Degal20032008AFRThe Manden Charter, proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga2009The septennial re-roofing ceremony of the Kamablon, sacred house of Kangaba2009Coming forth of the masks and puppets in Markala2014 Mali
 Burkina Faso
 Côte d'Ivoire

 IndonesiaCultural practices and expressions linked to Balafon and Kolintang in Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia2024AFR, APAIl-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta2020ENAL-Għana, a Maltese folksong tradition2021Maltese Village Festa, an annual community celebration2023 MauritaniaMahadra, a community system for transmission of traditional knowledge and oral expressions2023AFR2024Traditional Mauritian Sega2014AFRBhojpuri folk songs in Mauritius, Geet-Gawai2016Sega tambour of Rodrigues Island2017 MexicoThe Indigenous Festivity dedicated to the Dead20032008LACPlaces of memory and living traditions of the Otomí-Chichimecas people of Tolimán: the Peña de Bernal, guardian of a sacred territory2009Ritual ceremony of the Voladores: Papantla, El Tajín2009Traditional Mexican cuisine – ancestral, ongoing community culture, the Michoacán paradigm2010Parachicos in the traditional January feast of Chiapa de Corzo2010Pirekua, traditional song of the Purépecha2010Mariachi, string music, song and trumpet2011Charrería, equestrian tradition in Mexico2016La Romería: ritual cycle of 'La llevada' of the Virgin of Zapopan2018 Mexico
 SpainArtisanal talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala (Mexico) and ceramics of Talavera de la Reina and El Puente del Arzobispo (Spain) making process2019LAC
ENA The Christmas carols in masculine horde2013ENATraditional wall-carpet craftsmanship in Romania and the Republic of Moldova2016The art of the traditional blouse with embroidery on the shoulder (altiţă) — an element of cultural identity in Romania and the Republic of Moldova2022 MongoliaThe Traditional Music of the Morin Khuur20032008APAMongolian art of singing: Khoomei2010The Traditional Naadam festival2010Traditional craftsmanship of the Mongol Ger and its associated customs2013Mongolian knuckle-bone shooting2014Traditional technique of making Airag in Khokhuur and its associated customs2019Mongol nomad migration and its associated practices2024Cultural Heritage of Boka Navy Kotor: a festive representation of a memory and cultural identity2021ENA MoroccoThe Cultural Space of Jemaa el-Fna Square20012008AFR, ASTThe Moussem of Tan-Tan20052008Cherry festival in Sefrou2012Argan, practices and know-how concerning the argan tree2014Taskiwin, martial dance of the western High Atlas2017Gnawa2019Tbourida2021Malhun, a popular poetic and musical art2023The Chopi Timbila20052008AFR MyanmarMyanmar traditional New Year Atā Thingyan festival20232024APAOshituthi shomagongo, marula fruit festival2015AFR NetherlandsCraft of the miller operating windmills and watermills2017ENACorso culture, flower and fruit parades in the Netherlands2021Rotterdam Summer Carnival2023El Güegüense20052008LACPractices and expressions of joking relationships in Niger2014AFR NigeriaThe Ifá Divination System20052008AFRIjele masquerade2009The Argungu Fishing Festival2016Kwagh-Hir theatrical performance2019Sango Festival, Oyo2023Durbar in Kano2024 North KoreaArirang folk song in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea2014APATradition of kimchi-making in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea2015Pyongyang Raengmyon custom2022Custom of Korean costume: traditional knowledge, skills and social practices in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea2024Traditional Korean wrestling (Ssirum/Ssireum)2018APAFeast of the Holy Forty Martyrs in Štip2013ENAKopachkata, a social dance from the village of Dramche, Pijanec2014 North Macedonia
 TurkeySpring celebration, Hıdrellez2017ENATraditional bagpipe (Gayda/Tulum) making and performing2024 NorwayPractice of traditional music and dance in Setesdal, playing, dancing and singing (stev/stevjing)2019ENATraditional costumes in Norway, craftsmanship and social practice2024 OmanAl-Bar’ah, music and dance of Oman Dhofari valleys2010ASTAl 'azi, elegy, processional march and poetry2012Horse and camel Ardhah2018Al-Khanjar, craft skills and social practices2022 Oman
 Qatar
 Saudi Arabia

 United Arab EmiratesMajlis, a cultural and social space2015ASTArabic coffee, a symbol of generosity2015 Oman
 Saudi Arabia
 United Arab EmiratesAlheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks2022AST Oman
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 ItalyManual bell ringing2024ENARūkada Nātya, traditional string puppet drama in Sri Lanka2018APATraditional craftsmanship of making Dumbara Ratā Kalāla2021Procession and celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's birthday in Sudan2023AFR Sweden
 NorwaySummer farming at fäbod and seter: knowledge, traditions and practices related to the grazing of outlying lands and artisan food production2024ENA SwitzerlandWinegrowers' Festival in Vevey (Fête des Vignerons)2016ENABasel Carnival2017Holy Week processions in Mendrisio2019Alpine pasture season2023 SyriaPractices and craftsmanship associated with the Damascene rose in Al-Mrah2019ASTAl-Qudoud al-Halabiya2021Craftsmanship of Aleppo Ghar soap2024Oshi Palav, a traditional meal and its social and cultural contexts2016APAChakan, embroidery art2018Falak2021Traditional knowledge and skills of production of the atlas and adras fabrics2023Shashmaqom Music20032008APA ThailandKhon, masked dance drama in Thailand2018APANuad Thai, traditional Thai massage2019Nora, dance drama in southern Thailand2021Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival2023Tomyum Kung2024The Lakalaka, Dances and Sung Speeches of Tonga20032008APA TunisiaPottery skills of the women of Sejnane2018ASTCharfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands2020Harissa, knowledge, skills and culinary and social practices2022Performing arts among the Twāyef of Ghbonten2024 TurkeyThe Arts of the Meddah, Public Storytellers20032008ENAThe Mevlevi Sema Ceremony20052008Karagöz and Hacivat2009Âşıklık tradition2009Traditional Sohbet meetings2010Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival2010Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi ritual2010Ceremonial Keşkek tradition2011Mesir Macunu festival2012Turkish coffee culture and tradition2013Ebru, Turkish art of marbling2014Traditional craftsmanship of Çini-making2016Traditional Turkish archery2019Hüsn-i Hat, traditional calligraphy in Islamic art in Turkey2021Epic art of Gorogly2015APAKushtdepdi rite of singing and dancing2017Traditional Turkmen carpet making art in Turkmenistan2019Dutar making craftsmanship and traditional music performing art combined with singing2021Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses' decoration2023 IranTurkmen-style needlework art2022APABarkcloth Making in Uganda20052008AFRPetrykivka decorative painting as a phenomenon of the Ukrainian ornamental folk art2013ENATradition of Kosiv painted ceramics2019Ornek, a Crimean Tatar ornament and knowledge about it2021 Ukraine
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