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View all search resultsGovt to nominate viral Pacu Jalur boat race for UNESCO cultural heritage list
In recent months, Pacu Jalur has drawn global attention thanks to a viral video of 11-year-old Rayyan Arkhan Dikha performing calm, rhythmic movements atop a racing jalur, a performance that ignited the worldwide ‘aura farming’ trend on social media.
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In August, visitors can expect to see Pacu Jalur, an event where the participants will be competing in rowing a 25-40 meter long Jalur (traditional wooden boat). (antaranews.com/File)
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he Culture Ministry is preparing to nominate the Pacu Jalur boat race, a centuries-old tradition from Riau that recently captured global attention online, for recognition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Ministry’s Expert Staff, Prof. Dr. Ismunandar, said the race would be proposed through UNESCO’s extension scheme, which allows additions to existing heritage listings with shared cultural values.
“There are three main ways to nominate cultural elements for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list: individual, multinational and extension nominations,” he said.
“Extension nominations are faster and more flexible than the others, as they are not limited by quota,” Ismunandar added.
Read also: Pacu Jalur Festival showcases Riau’s rich culture and beauty
Countries sharing a cultural tradition can collaborate to submit one joint nomination for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage per year, while each country may submit only one individual nomination every two years.
The Culture Ministry’s Director of Cultural Diplomacy, Raden Usman, explained that nominating Pacu Jalur through the extension scheme requires approval from communities practicing similar traditions already recognized by UNESCO.
