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Archipelago 5 months ago

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Artists calls for stronger support for Mak Yong theater amid UNESCO bid

At present, only two troupes in the Riau Islands continue to practice Mak Yong, with just one still actively performing, placing the survival of this centuries-old art form at risk for future generations.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Govt 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.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

'Tears of happiness': Pencak silat communities celebrate UNESCO recognition

Traditional Indonesian martial art pencak silat was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Bogota, Colombia, on Thursday local time.

World 6 years ago

‘Pencak silat’ given UNESCO intangible world heritage distinction

Pencak silat (traditional Indonesian martial art) has been recognized as a piece of intangible world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

News 7 years ago

Japan to push architectural craft for UNESCO heritage list

Japan decided Monday to nominate traditional architectural craftsmanship used in timber-framed structures for addition to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in the fall of 2020.

Food 8 years ago

Singapore bid for UN street food honor sparks culinary clash

Singapore's bid to get UN recognition for its street food has sparked a cross-border culinary clash, with angry chefs in neighboring Malaysia pouring cold water on the idea.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Indonesia to propose gamelan as UNESCO cultural heritage

With the launch of the International Gamelan Festival, the government is set to propose that gamelan be added to a UNESCO world heritage list next year.

Books 8 years ago

Paris open-air booksellers seek UNESCO status

After baguettes and bistros, second-hand booksellers along the banks of the Seine River in Paris are pushing to be recognized as one of the world's cultural treasures on UNESCO's list of "intangible heritage".

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