Browse the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Register of good safeguarding practices

The Committee meets annually to evaluate nominations proposed by States Parties to the 2003 Convention and decide whether or not to inscribe those cultural practices and expressions of intangible heritage on the Convention’s Lists.

By clicking on the inscribed elements listed below, you can discover the nominations, photos and videos, together with Committee decisions and evidence of community consent.

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Results : 730 elements corresponding to 5 regions and 145 countries
Afghanistan3Albania3Algeria11Andorra3Angola1Argentina3Armenia8Austria11Azerbaijan23Bahamas1Bahrain3Bangladesh5Belarus5Belgium18Belize1Benin1Bhutan1Bolivia (Plurinational State of)9Bosnia and Herzegovina5Botswana3Brazil9Bulgaria8Burkina Faso1Burundi1Cabo Verde1Cambodia6Cameroon1Central African Republic1Chile3China43Colombia14Congo1Costa Rica1Côte d'Ivoire4Croatia22Cuba6Cyprus7Czechia10Democratic People’s Republic of Korea4Democratic Republic of the Congo1Denmark2Djibouti1Dominican Republic4Ecuador4Egypt8Estonia5Ethiopia5Finland4France28Gambia1Georgia4Germany10Greece10Grenada1Guatemala4Guinea1Haiti1Honduras1Hungary9Iceland1India15Indonesia13Iran (Islamic Republic of)24Iraq9Ireland4Italy19Jamaica2Japan22Jordan5Kazakhstan13Kenya5Kuwait4Kyrgyzstan15Lao People's Democratic Republic2Latvia3Lebanon3Lithuania4Luxembourg5Madagascar3Malawi6Malaysia7Mali9Malta3Mauritania6Mauritius4Mexico12Micronesia (Federated States of)1Mongolia15Montenegro1Morocco14Mozambique3Namibia2Netherlands5Nicaragua2Niger2Nigeria7North Macedonia5Norway4Oman14Pakistan3Palestine6Panama4Paraguay2Peru14Philippines6Poland6Portugal10Qatar4Republic of Korea22Republic of Moldova4Romania10Russian Federation2Samoa1Saudi Arabia13Senegal3Serbia5Seychelles1Singapore1Slovakia9Slovenia7Spain25Sri Lanka2Sudan4Sweden3Switzerland10Syrian Arab Republic6Tajikistan10Thailand4Timor-Leste1Togo2Tonga1Tunisia7Türkiye30Turkmenistan9Uganda6Ukraine5United Arab Emirates15Uruguay2Uzbekistan15Vanuatu1Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)9Viet Nam15Yemen4Zambia5Zimbabwe2

Afghanistan

2022

Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Yaldā/Chella Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Afghanistan Representative List

2016

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

Albania

2023

Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Xhubleta, skills, craftsmanship and forms of usage Albania Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Albanian folk iso-polyphony Albania Representative List

Algeria

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2022

Raï, popular folk song of Algeria Algeria Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2020

Knowledge, know-how and practices pertaining to the production and consumption of couscous Algeria – Mauritania – Morocco – Tunisia Representative List

2018

Knowledge and skills of the water measurers of the foggaras or water bailiffs of Touat and Tidikelt Algeria Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Sbuâ, annual pilgrimage to the zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in Gourara Algeria Representative List

2014

Ritual and ceremonies of Sebeïba in the oasis of Djanet, Algeria Algeria Representative List

2013

Annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Sidi ‘Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi Cheikh) Algeria Representative List
Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Algeria – Mali – Niger Representative List

2012

Rites and craftsmanship associated with the wedding costume tradition of Tlemcen Algeria Representative List

2008

Ahellil of Gourara Algeria Representative List

Andorra

2023

Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Bear festivities in the Pyrenees Andorra – France Representative List

2015

Summer solstice fire festivals in the Pyrenees Andorra – Spain – France Representative List

Angola

2023

Sona, drawings and geometric figures on sand Angola Representative List

Argentina

2020

Chamamé Argentina Representative List

2015

Filete porteño in Buenos Aires, a traditional painting technique Argentina Representative List

2009

Tango Argentina – Uruguay Representative List

Armenia

2023

Tradition of blacksmithing in Gyumri Armenia Representative List

2020

Pilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Armenia Representative List

2019

Armenian letter art and its cultural expressions Armenia Representative List

2017

Kochari, traditional group dance Armenia Representative List

2014

Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia Armenia Representative List

2012

Performance of the Armenian epic of 'Daredevils of Sassoun' or 'David of Sassoun' Armenia Representative List

2010

Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars Armenia Representative List

2008

Duduk and its music Armenia Representative List

Austria

2023

Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List
Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Craft techniques and customary practices of cathedral workshops, or Bauhütten, in Europe, know-how, transmission, development of knowledge and innovation Germany – Austria – France – Norway – Switzerland Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2018

Avalanche risk management Switzerland – Austria Representative List
Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe Austria – Czechia – Germany – Hungary – Slovakia Representative List

2016

Regional Centres for Craftsmanship: a strategy for safeguarding the cultural heritage of traditional handicraft Austria Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2015

Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna Austria Representative List

2012

Schemenlaufen, the carnival of Imst, Austria Austria Representative List

Azerbaijan

2023

Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey Azerbaijan – Türkiye Representative List
Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay Azerbaijan – Türkiye Representative List
Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List

2022

Culture of Çay (tea), a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction Azerbaijan – Türkiye Representative List
Pehlevanliq culture: traditional zorkhana games, sports and wrestling Azerbaijan Representative List
Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List

2020

Art of miniature Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Nar Bayrami, traditional pomegranate festivity and culture Azerbaijan Representative List

2018

Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Türkiye Representative List
Yalli (Kochari, Tenzere), traditional group dances of Nakhchivan Azerbaijan Urgent Safeguarding List

2017

Art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Dolma making and sharing tradition, a marker of cultural identity Azerbaijan Representative List

2016

Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

2015

Copper craftsmanship of Lahij Azerbaijan Representative List

2014

Traditional art and symbolism of Kelaghayi, making and wearing women’s silk headscarves Azerbaijan Representative List

2013

Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Urgent Safeguarding List

2012

Craftsmanship and performance art of the Tar, a long-necked string musical instrument Azerbaijan Representative List

2010

Traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving in the Republic of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Representative List

2009

Art of Azerbaijani Ashiq Azerbaijan Representative List

2008

Azerbaijani Mugham Azerbaijan Representative List

Bahamas

2023

Junkanoo Bahamas Representative List

Bahrain

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List
Fjiri Bahrain Representative List

Bangladesh

2023

Rickshaws and rickshaw painting in Dhaka Bangladesh Representative List

2017

Traditional art of Shital Pati weaving of Sylhet Bangladesh Representative List

2016

Mangal Shobhajatra on Pahela Baishakh Bangladesh Representative List

2013

Traditional art of Jamdani weaving Bangladesh Representative List

2008

Baul songs Bangladesh Representative List

Belarus

2022

Straw weaving in Belarus, art, craft and skills Belarus Representative List

2020

Tree beekeeping culture Poland – Belarus Representative List

2019

Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod Belarus Urgent Safeguarding List

2018

Celebration in honor of the Budslaŭ icon of Our Lady (Budslaŭ fest) Belarus Representative List

2009

Rite of the Kalyady Tsars (Christmas Tsars) Belarus Urgent Safeguarding List

Belgium

2023

Safeguarding foster care heritage in the merciful city of Geel: a community-based care model Belgium Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List

2022

Tocatì, a shared programme for the safeguarding of traditional games and sports Italy – Belgium – Croatia – Cyprus – France Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Namur stilt jousting Belgium Representative List

2020

Musical art of horn players, an instrumental technique linked to singing, breath control, vibrato, resonance of place and conviviality France – Belgium – Luxembourg – Italy Representative List

2019

Ommegang of Brussels, an annual historical procession and popular festival Belgium Representative List

2016

Beer culture in Belgium Belgium Representative List

2014

Safeguarding the carillon culture: preservation, transmission, exchange and awareness-raising Belgium Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2013

Shrimp fishing on horseback in Oostduinkerke Belgium Representative List

2012

Marches of Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse Belgium Representative List

2011

Leuven age set ritual repertoire Belgium Representative List
Programme of cultivating ludodiversity: safeguarding traditional games in Flanders Belgium Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2010

Houtem Jaarmarkt, annual winter fair and livestock market at Sint-Lievens-Houtem Belgium Representative List
Krakelingen and Tonnekensbrand, end-of-winter bread and fire feast at Geraardsbergen Belgium Representative List

2009

Procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges Belgium Representative List

2008

Carnival of Binche Belgium Representative List
Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France Belgium – France Representative List

Belize

2008

Language, dance and music of the Garifuna Belize – Guatemala – Honduras – Nicaragua Representative List

Benin

2008

Oral heritage of Gelede Benin – Nigeria – Togo Representative List

Bhutan

2008

Mask dance of the drums from Drametse Bhutan Representative List

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

2023

Ch'utillos, the Festival of San Bartolomé and San Ignacio de Loyola, the meeting of cultures in Potosí Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

2021

Grand Festival of Tarija Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

2019

The festival of the Santísima Trinidad del Señor Jesús del Gran Poder in the city of La Paz Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

2017

Ritual journeys in La Paz during Alasita Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

2014

Pujllay and Ayarichi, music and dances of the Yampara culture Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

2012

Ichapekene Piesta, the biggest festival of San Ignacio de Moxos Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

2009

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Aymara communities in Bolivia, Chile and Peru Bolivia (Plurinational State of) – Chile – Peru Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2008

Andean cosmovision of the Kallawaya Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List
Carnival of Oruro Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Representative List

Bosnia and Herzegovina

2022

Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List

2020

Grass mowing competition custom in Kupres Bosnia and Herzegovina Representative List

2018

Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain Bosnia and Herzegovina Representative List

2017

Konjic woodcarving Bosnia and Herzegovina Representative List

2014

Zmijanje embroidery Bosnia and Herzegovina Representative List

Botswana

2019

Seperu folkdance and associated practices Botswana Urgent Safeguarding List

2017

Dikopelo folk music of Bakgatla ba Kgafela in Kgatleng District Botswana Urgent Safeguarding List

2012

Earthenware pottery-making skills in Botswana’s Kgatleng District Botswana Urgent Safeguarding List

Brazil

2019

Cultural Complex of Bumba-meu-boi from Maranhão Brazil Representative List

2014

Capoeira circle Brazil Representative List

2013

Círio de Nazaré (The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth) in the city of Belém, Pará Brazil Representative List

2012

Frevo, performing arts of the Carnival of Recife Brazil Representative List

2011

Call for projects of the National Programme of Intangible Heritage Brazil Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Fandango's Living Museum Brazil Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Yaokwa, the Enawene Nawe people's ritual for the maintenance of social and cosmic order Brazil Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Oral and graphic expressions of the Wajapi Brazil Representative List
Samba de Roda of the Recôncavo of Bahia Brazil Representative List

Bulgaria

2021

Visoko multipart singing from Dolen and Satovcha, South-western Bulgaria Bulgaria Representative List

2017

Bulgarian Chitalishte (Community Cultural Centre): practical experience in safeguarding the vitality of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Bulgaria Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Cultural practices associated to the 1st of March Bulgaria – North Macedonia – Republic of Moldova – Romania Representative List

2016

Festival of folklore in Koprivshtitsa: a system of practices for heritage presentation and transmission Bulgaria Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2015

Surova folk feast in Pernik region Bulgaria Representative List

2014

The tradition of carpet-making in Chiprovtsi Bulgaria Representative List

2009

Nestinarstvo, messages from the past: the Panagyr of Saints Constantine and Helena in the village of Bulgari Bulgaria Representative List

2008

Bistritsa Babi, archaic polyphony, dances and rituals from the Shoplouk region Bulgaria Representative List

Burkina Faso

2012

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the balafon of the Senufo communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire Mali – Burkina Faso – Côte d'Ivoire Representative List

Burundi

2014

Ritual dance of the royal drum Burundi Representative List

Cabo Verde

2019

Morna, musical practice of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Representative List

Cambodia

2022

Kun Lbokator, traditional martial arts in Cambodia Cambodia Representative List

2018

Lkhon Khol Wat Svay Andet Cambodia Urgent Safeguarding List

2016

Chapei Dang Veng Cambodia Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Tugging rituals and games Cambodia – Philippines – Republic of Korea – Viet Nam Representative List

2008

Royal ballet of Cambodia Cambodia Representative List
Sbek Thom, Khmer shadow theatre Cambodia Representative List

Cameroon

2023

Nguon, rituals of governance and associated expressions in the Bamoun community Cameroon Representative List

Central African Republic

2008

Polyphonic singing of the Aka Pygmies of Central Africa Central African Republic Representative List

Chile

2022

Quinchamalí and Santa Cruz de Cuca pottery Chile Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Baile Chino Chile Representative List

2009

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Aymara communities in Bolivia, Chile and Peru Bolivia (Plurinational State of) – Chile – Peru Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

China

2022

Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China China Representative List

2020

Ong Chun/Wangchuan/Wangkang ceremony, rituals and related practices for maintaining the sustainable connection between man and the ocean China – Malaysia Representative List
Taijiquan China Representative List

2018

Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa, knowledge and practices concerning life, health and illness prevention and treatment among the Tibetan people in China China Representative List

2016

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge in China of time and practices developed through observation of the sun’s annual motion China Representative List

2013

Chinese Zhusuan, knowledge and practices of mathematical calculation through the abacus China Representative List

2012

Strategy for training coming generations of Fujian puppetry practitioners China Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2011

Chinese shadow puppetry China Representative List
Hezhen Yimakan storytelling China Urgent Safeguarding List

2010

Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine China Representative List
Meshrep China Urgent Safeguarding List
Peking opera China Representative List
Watertight-bulkhead technology of Chinese junks China Urgent Safeguarding List
Wooden movable-type printing of China China Urgent Safeguarding List

2009

Art of Chinese seal engraving China Representative List
China engraved block printing technique China Representative List
Chinese calligraphy China Representative List
Chinese paper-cut China Representative List
Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures China Representative List
Craftsmanship of Nanjing Yunjin brocade China Representative List
Dragon Boat festival China Representative List
Farmers’ dance of China’s Korean ethnic group China Representative List
Gesar epic tradition China Representative List
Grand song of the Dong ethnic group China Representative List
Hua’er China Representative List
Manas China Representative List
Mazu belief and customs China Representative List
Mongolian art of singing, Khoomei China Representative List
Nanyin China Representative List
Qiang New Year festival China Urgent Safeguarding List
Regong arts China Representative List
Sericulture and silk craftsmanship of China China Representative List
Tibetan opera China Representative List
Traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges China Urgent Safeguarding List
Traditional firing technology of Longquan celadon China Representative List
Traditional handicrafts of making Xuan paper China Representative List
Traditional Li textile techniques: spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering China Urgent Safeguarding List
Xi’an wind and percussion ensemble China Representative List
Yueju opera China Representative List

2008

Guqin and its music China Representative List
Kun Qu opera China Representative List
Urtiin Duu, traditional folk long song China – Mongolia Representative List
Uyghur Muqam of Xinjiang China Representative List

Colombia

2023

Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List

2022

Ancestral system of knowledge of the four indigenous peoples, Arhuaco, Kankuamo, Kogui and Wiwa of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Colombia Representative List

2020

Traditional knowledge and techniques associated with Pasto Varnish mopa-mopa of Putumayo and Nariño Colombia Urgent Safeguarding List

2019

Safeguarding strategy of traditional crafts for peace building Colombia Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2017

Colombian-Venezuelan llano work songs Colombia – Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Marimba music, traditional chants and dances from the Colombia South Pacific region and Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador Colombia – Ecuador Representative List
Traditional Vallenato music of the Greater Magdalena region Colombia Urgent Safeguarding List

2012

Festival of Saint Francis of Assisi, Quibdó Colombia Representative List

2011

Traditional knowledge of the jaguar shamans of Yuruparí Colombia Representative List

2010

Wayuu normative system, applied by the Pütchipü’üi (palabrero) Colombia Representative List

2009

Carnaval de Negros y Blancos Colombia Representative List
Holy Week processions in Popayán Colombia Representative List

2008

Carnival of Barranquilla Colombia Representative List
Cultural space of Palenque de San Basilio Colombia Representative List

Congo

2021

Congolese rumba Democratic Republic of the Congo – Congo Representative List

Costa Rica

2008

Oxherding and oxcart traditions in Costa Rica Costa Rica Representative List

Côte d'Ivoire

2023

Traditional skills of loincloth weaving in Côte d’Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire Representative List

2017

Zaouli, popular music and dance of the Guro communities in Côte d’Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire Representative List

2012

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the balafon of the Senufo communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire Mali – Burkina Faso – Côte d'Ivoire Representative List

2008

Gbofe of Afounkaha, the music of the transverse trumps of the Tagbana community Côte d'Ivoire Representative List

Croatia

2023

Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Festivity 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 Croatia Croatia Representative List
Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List
Tocatì, a shared programme for the safeguarding of traditional games and sports Italy – Belgium – Croatia – Cyprus – France Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List
Međimurska popevka, a folksong from Međimurje Croatia Representative List

2016

Community project of safeguarding the living culture of Rovinj/Rovigno: the Batana Ecomuseum Croatia Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2013

Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List

2012

Klapa multipart singing of Dalmatia, southern Croatia Croatia Representative List

2011

Bećarac singing and playing from Eastern Croatia Croatia Representative List
Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland Croatia Representative List

2010

Gingerbread craft from Northern Croatia Croatia Representative List
Ojkanje singing Croatia Urgent Safeguarding List
Sinjska Alka, a knights’ tournament in Sinj Croatia Representative List

2009

Annual carnival bell ringers’ pageant from the Kastav area Croatia Representative List
Festivity of Saint Blaise, the patron of Dubrovnik Croatia Representative List
Lacemaking in Croatia Croatia Representative List
Procession Za Krizen (‘following the cross’) on the island of Hvar Croatia Representative List
Spring procession of Ljelje/Kraljice (queens) from Gorjani Croatia Representative List
Traditional manufacturing of children’s wooden toys in Hrvatsko Zagorje Croatia Representative List
Two-part singing and playing in the Istrian scale Croatia Representative List

Cuba

2023

Bolero: identity, emotion and poetry turned into song Cuba – Mexico Representative List

2022

Knowledge of the light rum masters Cuba Representative List

2018

Festivity of Las Parrandas in the centre of Cuba Cuba Representative List

2017

Punto Cuba Representative List

2016

Rumba in Cuba, a festive combination of music and dances and all the practices associated Cuba Representative List

2008

La Tumba Francesa Cuba Representative List

Cyprus

2023

Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List

2022

Tocatì, a shared programme for the safeguarding of traditional games and sports Italy – Belgium – Croatia – Cyprus – France Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2019

Byzantine chant Cyprus – Greece Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List

2013

Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List

2011

Tsiattista poetic duelling Cyprus Representative List

2009

Lefkara laces or Lefkaritika Cyprus Representative List

Czechia

2023

Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain Representative List

2022

Strategy for safeguarding traditional crafts: The Bearers of Folk Craft Tradition programme Czechia Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Handmade production of Christmas tree decorations from blown glass beads Czechia Representative List

2018

Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe Austria – Czechia – Germany – Hungary – Slovakia Representative List

2016

Puppetry in Slovakia and Czechia Slovakia – Czechia Representative List

2011

Ride of the Kings in the south-east of the Czech Republic Czechia Representative List

2010

Shrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko area Czechia Representative List

2008

Slovácko Verbuňk, recruit dances Czechia Representative List

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

2022

Pyongyang Raengmyon custom Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Representative List

2018

Traditional Korean wrestling (Ssirum/Ssireum) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Republic of Korea Representative List

2015

Tradition of kimchi-making in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Representative List

2014

Arirang folk song in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Representative List

Democratic Republic of the Congo

2021

Congolese rumba Democratic Republic of the Congo – Congo Representative List

Denmark

2021

Inuit drum dancing and singing Denmark Representative List
Nordic clinker boat traditions Denmark – Finland – Iceland – Norway – Sweden Representative List

Djibouti

2023

Xeedho Djibouti Urgent Safeguarding List

Dominican Republic

2019

Music and dance of Dominican Bachata Dominican Republic Representative List

2016

Music and dance of the merengue in the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Representative List

2008

Cocolo dance drama tradition Dominican Republic Representative List
Cultural space of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella Dominican Republic Representative List

Ecuador

2021

Pasillo, song and poetry Ecuador Representative List

2015

Marimba music, traditional chants and dances from the Colombia South Pacific region and Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador Colombia – Ecuador Representative List

2012

Traditional weaving of the Ecuadorian toquilla straw hat Ecuador Representative List

2008

Oral heritage and cultural manifestations of the Zápara people Ecuador – Peru Representative List

Egypt

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Festivals related to the Journey of the Holy family in Egypt Egypt Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2020

Handmade weaving in Upper Egypt (Sa'eed) Egypt Urgent Safeguarding List

2018

Traditional hand puppetry Egypt Urgent Safeguarding List

2016

Tahteeb, stick game Egypt Representative List

2008

Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah epic Egypt Representative List

Estonia

2021

Building and use of expanded dugout boats in the Soomaa region Estonia Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Smoke sauna tradition in Võromaa Estonia Representative List

2009

Seto Leelo, Seto polyphonic singing tradition Estonia Representative List

2008

Baltic song and dance celebrations Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania Representative List
Kihnu cultural space Estonia Representative List

Ethiopia

2023

Shuwalid festival Ethiopia Representative List

2019

Ethiopian epiphany Ethiopia Representative List

2016

Gada system, an indigenous democratic socio-political system of the Oromo Ethiopia Representative List

2015

Fichee-Chambalaalla, New Year festival of the Sidama people Ethiopia Representative List

2013

Commemoration feast of the finding of the True Holy Cross of Christ Ethiopia Representative List

Finland

2023

Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain Representative List

2021

Kaustinen fiddle playing and related practices and expressions Finland Representative List
Nordic clinker boat traditions Denmark – Finland – Iceland – Norway – Sweden Representative List

2020

Sauna culture in Finland Finland Representative List

France

2023

Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain Representative List
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread France Representative List
Bear festivities in the Pyrenees Andorra – France Representative List
Tocatì, a shared programme for the safeguarding of traditional games and sports Italy – Belgium – Croatia – Cyprus – France Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Craft techniques and customary practices of cathedral workshops, or Bauhütten, in Europe, know-how, transmission, development of knowledge and innovation Germany – Austria – France – Norway – Switzerland Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics Switzerland – France Representative List
Musical art of horn players, an instrumental technique linked to singing, breath control, vibrato, resonance of place and conviviality France – Belgium – Luxembourg – Italy Representative List
The art of glass beads Italy – France Representative List
The Martinique yole, from construction to sailing practices, a model for heritage safeguarding France Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2019

Alpinism France – Italy – Switzerland Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List
The 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 composition France Representative List

2016

Carnival of Granville France Representative List

2015

Summer solstice fire festivals in the Pyrenees Andorra – Spain – France Representative List

2014

Gwoka: music, song, dance and cultural practice representative of Guadeloupean identity France Representative List

2013

Limousin septennial ostensions France Representative List

2012

Fest-Noz, festive gathering based on the collective practice of traditional dances of Brittany France Representative List

2011

Equitation in the French tradition France Representative List

2010

Compagnonnage, network for on-the-job transmission of knowledge and identities France Representative List
Craftsmanship of Alençon needle lace-making France Representative List
Gastronomic meal of the French France Representative List

2009

Aubusson tapestry France Representative List
Cantu in paghjella, a secular and liturgical oral tradition of Corsica France Urgent Safeguarding List
Maloya France Representative List
Scribing tradition in French timber framing France Representative List

2008

Processional giants and dragons in Belgium and France Belgium – France Representative List

Gambia

2008

Kankurang, Manding initiatory rite Gambia – Senegal Representative List

Georgia

2018

Chidaoba, wrestling in Georgia Georgia Representative List

2016

Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet Georgia Representative List

2013

Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri wine-making method Georgia Representative List

2008

Georgian polyphonic singing Georgia Representative List

Germany

2023

Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain Representative List
Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List

2022

The practice of Modern Dance in Germany Germany Representative List
Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Craft techniques and customary practices of cathedral workshops, or Bauhütten, in Europe, know-how, transmission, development of knowledge and innovation Germany – Austria – France – Norway – Switzerland Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2018

Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe Austria – Czechia – Germany – Hungary – Slovakia Representative List

2017

Organ craftsmanship and music Germany Representative List

2016

Idea and practice of organizing shared interests in cooperatives Germany Representative List

Greece

2023

Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

August 15th (Dekapentavgoustos) festivities in two Highland Communities of Northern Greece: Tranos Choros (Grand Dance) in Vlasti and Syrrako Festival Greece Representative List

2020

Polyphonic Caravan, researching, safeguarding and promoting the Epirus polyphonic song Greece Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2019

Byzantine chant Cyprus – Greece Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List

2017

Rebetiko Greece Representative List

2016

Momoeria, New Year's celebration in eight villages of Kozani area, West Macedonia, Greece Greece Representative List

2015

Tinian marble craftsmanship Greece Representative List

2014

Know-how of cultivating mastic on the island of Chios Greece Representative List

2013

Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List

Grenada

2023

Traditional wooden boatbuilding in Carriacou and Petite Martinique Grenada Representative List

Guatemala

2022

Holy Week in Guatemala Guatemala Representative List

2013

Nan Pa’ch ceremony Guatemala Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Language, dance and music of the Garifuna Belize – Guatemala – Honduras – Nicaragua Representative List
Rabinal Achí dance drama tradition Guatemala Representative List

Guinea

2008

Cultural space of Sosso-Bala Guinea Representative List

Haiti

2021

Joumou soup Haiti Representative List

Honduras

2008

Language, dance and music of the Garifuna Belize – Guatemala – Honduras – Nicaragua Representative List

Hungary

2023

Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain Representative List

2022

Hungarian string band tradition Hungary Representative List
Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2018

Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe Austria – Czechia – Germany – Hungary – Slovakia Representative List

2016

Safeguarding of the folk music heritage by the Kodály concept Hungary Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2012

Folk art of the Matyó, embroidery of a traditional community Hungary Representative List

2011

Táncház method: a Hungarian model for the transmission of intangible cultural heritage Hungary Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2009

Busó festivities at Mohács: masked end-of-winter carnival custom Hungary Representative List

Iceland

2021

Nordic clinker boat traditions Denmark – Finland – Iceland – Norway – Sweden Representative List

India

2023

Garba of Gujarat India Representative List

2021

Durga Puja in Kolkata India Representative List

2017

Kumbh Mela India Representative List

2016

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List
Yoga India Representative List

2014

Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India India Representative List

2013

Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur India Representative List

2012

Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India India Representative List

2010

Chhau dance India Representative List
Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan India Representative List
Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala India Representative List

2009

Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India India Representative List

2008

Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre India Representative List
Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana India Representative List
Tradition of Vedic chanting India Representative List

Indonesia

2023

Jamu wellness culture Indonesia Representative List

2021

Gamelan Indonesia Representative List

2020

Pantun Indonesia – Malaysia Representative List

2019

Traditions of Pencak Silat Indonesia Representative List

2017

Pinisi, art of boatbuilding in South Sulawesi Indonesia Representative List

2015

Three genres of traditional dance in Bali Indonesia Representative List

2012

Noken multifunctional knotted or woven bag, handcraft of the people of Papua Indonesia Urgent Safeguarding List

2011

Saman dance Indonesia Urgent Safeguarding List

2010

Indonesian Angklung Indonesia Representative List

2009

Education and training in Indonesian Batik intangible cultural heritage for elementary, junior, senior, vocational school and polytechnic students, in collaboration with the Batik Museum in Pekalongan Indonesia Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Indonesian Batik Indonesia Representative List

2008

Indonesian Kris Indonesia Representative List
Wayang puppet theatre Indonesia Representative List

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

2023

Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Sadeh/Sada celebration Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan Representative List

2022

Crafting and playing the Oud Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Turkmen-style needlework art Turkmenistan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Yaldā/Chella Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Afghanistan Representative List

2021

National programme to safeguard the traditional art of calligraphy in Iran Iran (Islamic Republic of) Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2020

Art of miniature Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Pilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Armenia Representative List

2019

Traditional skills of crafting and playing Dotār Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List

2017

Art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List

2016

Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

2012

Qālišuyān rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List

2011

Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling Iran (Islamic Republic of) Urgent Safeguarding List
Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf Iran (Islamic Republic of) Urgent Safeguarding List

2010

Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Ritual dramatic art of Ta‘zīye Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List
Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List

2009

Radif of Iranian music Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List

Iraq

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Mudhif building Iraq Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List
Traditional craft skills and arts of Al-Naoor Iraq Representative List

2019

Provision of services and hospitality during the Arba'in visitation Iraq Representative List

2016

Khidr Elias feast and its vows Iraq Representative List
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

2008

Iraqi Maqam Iraq Representative List

Ireland

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2019

Irish harping Ireland Representative List

2018

Hurling Ireland Representative List

2017

Uilleann piping Ireland Representative List

Italy

2023

The practice of opera singing in Italy Italy Representative List
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List
Tocatì, a shared programme for the safeguarding of traditional games and sports Italy – Belgium – Croatia – Cyprus – France Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Truffle hunting and extraction in Italy, traditional knowledge and practice Italy Representative List

2020

Musical art of horn players, an instrumental technique linked to singing, breath control, vibrato, resonance of place and conviviality France – Belgium – Luxembourg – Italy Representative List
The art of glass beads Italy – France Representative List

2019

Alpinism France – Italy – Switzerland Representative List
Celestinian forgiveness celebration Italy Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List

2017

Art of Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’ Italy Representative List

2014

Traditional agricultural practice of cultivating the ‘vite ad alberello’ (head-trained bush vines) of the community of Pantelleria Italy Representative List

2013

Celebrations of big shoulder-borne processional structures Italy Representative List
Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List

2012

Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona Italy Representative List

2008

Canto a tenore, Sardinian pastoral songs Italy Representative List
Opera dei Pupi, Sicilian puppet theatre Italy Representative List

Jamaica

2018

Reggae music of Jamaica Jamaica Representative List

2008

Maroon heritage of Moore Town Jamaica Representative List

Japan

2022

Furyu-odori, ritual dances imbued with people’s hopes and prayers Japan Representative List

2020

Traditional skills, techniques and knowledge for the conservation and transmission of wooden architecture in Japan Japan Representative List

2018

Raiho-shin, ritual visits of deities in masks and costumes Japan Representative List

2016

Yama, Hoko, Yatai, float festivals in Japan Japan Representative List

2014

Washi, craftsmanship of traditional Japanese hand-made paper Japan Representative List

2013

Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese, notably for the celebration of New Year Japan Representative List

2012

Nachi no Dengaku, a religious performing art held at the Nachi fire festival Japan Representative List

2011

Mibu no Hana Taue, ritual of transplanting rice in Mibu, Hiroshima Japan Representative List
Sada Shin Noh, sacred dancing at Sada shrine, Shimane Japan Representative List

2010

Kumiodori, traditional Okinawan musical theatre Japan Representative List
Yuki-tsumugi, silk fabric production technique Japan Representative List

2009

Akiu no Taue Odori Japan Representative List
Daimokutate Japan Representative List
Dainichido Bugaku Japan Representative List
Gagaku Japan Representative List
Hayachine Kagura Japan Representative List
Ojiya-chijimi, Echigo-jofu: techniques of making ramie fabric in Uonuma region, Niigata Prefecture Japan Representative List
Oku-noto no Aenokoto Japan Representative List
Traditional Ainu dance Japan Representative List

2008

Kabuki theatre Japan Representative List
Ningyo Johruri Bunraku puppet theatre Japan Representative List
Nôgaku theatre Japan Representative List

Jordan

2022

Al-Mansaf in Jordan, a festive banquet and its social and cultural meanings Jordan Representative List
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2018

As-Samer in Jordan Jordan Representative List

2008

Cultural space of the Bedu in Petra and Wadi Rum Jordan Representative List

Kazakhstan

2022

Orteke, traditional performing art in Kazakhstan: dance, puppet and music Kazakhstan Representative List
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Traditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List

2018

Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Türkiye Representative List
Traditional spring festive rites of the Kazakh horse breeders Kazakhstan Representative List

2017

Kazakh traditional Assyk games Kazakhstan Representative List

2016

Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List
Kuresi in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Representative List
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

2015

Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan Representative List

2014

Kazakh traditional art of Dombra Kuy Kazakhstan Representative List
Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts (Turkic nomadic dwellings) Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan Representative List

Kenya

2021

Success story of promoting traditional foods and safeguarding traditional foodways in Kenya Kenya Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2019

Rituals and practices associated with Kit Mikayi shrine Kenya Urgent Safeguarding List

2018

Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng'esherr, three male rites of passage of the Maasai community Kenya Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Isukuti dance of Isukha and Idakho communities of Western Kenya Kenya Urgent Safeguarding List

2009

Traditions and practices associated with the Kayas in the sacred forests of the Mijikenda Kenya Urgent Safeguarding List

Kuwait

2022

Al Sadu Educational Programme: Train the trainers in the art of weaving Kuwait Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2020

Traditional weaving of Al Sadu Saudi Arabia – Kuwait Representative List

Kyrgyzstan

2023

Elechek, Kyrgyz female headwear: traditional knowledge and rituals Kyrgyzstan Representative List
Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List

2022

Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Nomad games, rediscovering heritage, celebrating diversity Kyrgyzstan Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2020

Traditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List

2019

Ak-kalpak craftsmanship, traditional knowledge and skills in making and wearing Kyrgyz men’s headwear Kyrgyzstan Representative List

2017

Kok boru, traditional horse game Kyrgyzstan Representative List

2016

Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

2015

Aitysh/Aitys, art of improvisation Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan Representative List

2014

Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts (Turkic nomadic dwellings) Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan Representative List

2013

Kyrgyz epic trilogy: Manas, Semetey, Seytek Kyrgyzstan Representative List

2012

Ala-kiyiz and Shyrdak, art of Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets Kyrgyzstan Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Art of Akyns, Kyrgyz epic tellers Kyrgyzstan Representative List

Lao People's Democratic Republic

2023

Traditional craft of Naga motif weaving in Lao communities Lao People's Democratic Republic Representative List

2017

Khaen music of the Lao people Lao People's Democratic Republic Representative List

Latvia

2022

Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain Representative List

2009

Suiti cultural space Latvia Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Baltic song and dance celebrations Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania Representative List

Lebanon

2023

Al-Man’ouché, an emblematic culinary practice in Lebanon Lebanon Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2014

Al-Zajal, recited or sung poetry Lebanon Representative List

Lithuania

2023

Sodai straw garden making in Lithuania Lithuania Representative List

2010

Sutartinės, Lithuanian multipart songs Lithuania Representative List

2008

Baltic song and dance celebrations Estonia – Latvia – Lithuania Representative List
Cross-crafting and its symbolism Lithuania Representative List

Luxembourg

2023

Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2020

Musical art of horn players, an instrumental technique linked to singing, breath control, vibrato, resonance of place and conviviality France – Belgium – Luxembourg – Italy Representative List

2010

Hopping procession of Echternach Luxembourg Representative List

Madagascar

2023

Hiragasy, a performing art of the Central Highlands of Madagascar Madagascar Representative List

2021

Malagasy Kabary, the Malagasy oratorical art Madagascar Representative List

2008

Woodcrafting knowledge of the Zafimaniry Madagascar Representative List

Malawi

2020

Art of crafting and playing Mbira/Sansi, the finger-plucking traditional musical instrument in Malawi and Zimbabwe Malawi – Zimbabwe Representative List

2018

Mwinoghe, joyous dance Malawi Representative List

2017

Nsima, culinary tradition of Malawi Malawi Representative List

2014

Tchopa, sacrificial dance of the Lhomwe people of southern Malawi Malawi Representative List

2008

Gule Wamkulu Malawi – Mozambique – Zambia Representative List
Vimbuza healing dance Malawi Representative List

Malaysia

2023

Mek Mulung Malaysia Urgent Safeguarding List

2021

Songket Malaysia Representative List

2020

Ong Chun/Wangchuan/Wangkang ceremony, rituals and related practices for maintaining the sustainable connection between man and the ocean China – Malaysia Representative List
Pantun Indonesia – Malaysia Representative List

2019

Silat Malaysia Representative List

2018

Dondang Sayang Malaysia Representative List

2008

Mak Yong theatre Malaysia Representative List

Mali

2021

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the 'M’Bolon', a traditional musical percussion instrument Mali Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Coming forth of the masks and puppets in Markala Mali Representative List

2013

Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Algeria – Mali – Niger Representative List

2012

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the balafon of the Senufo communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire Mali – Burkina Faso – Côte d'Ivoire Representative List

2011

Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali Mali Urgent Safeguarding List

2009

Manden Charter, proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga Mali Representative List
Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké Mali Urgent Safeguarding List
Septennial re-roofing ceremony of the Kamablon, sacred house of Kangaba Mali Representative List

2008

Cultural space of the Yaaral and Degal Mali Representative List

Malta

2023

Maltese Village Festa, an annual community celebration Malta Representative List

2021

L-Għana, a Maltese folksong tradition Malta Representative List

2020

Il-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta Malta Representative List

Mauritania

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Mahadra, a community system for transmission of traditional knowledge and oral expressions Mauritania Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2020

Knowledge, know-how and practices pertaining to the production and consumption of couscous Algeria – Mauritania – Morocco – Tunisia Representative List

2011

Moorish epic T’heydinn Mauritania Urgent Safeguarding List

Mauritius

2019

Sega tambour Chagos Mauritius Urgent Safeguarding List

2017

Sega tambour of Rodrigues Island Mauritius Representative List

2016

Bhojpuri folk songs in Mauritius, Geet-Gawai Mauritius Representative List

2014

Traditional Mauritian Sega Mauritius Representative List

Mexico

2023

Bolero: identity, emotion and poetry turned into song Cuba – Mexico Representative List

2019

Artisanal talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala (Mexico) and ceramics of Talavera de la Reina and El Puente del Arzobispo (Spain) making process Mexico – Spain Representative List

2018

La Romería (the pilgrimage): ritual cycle of 'La llevada' (the carrying) of the Virgin of Zapopan Mexico Representative List

2016

Charrería, equestrian tradition in Mexico Mexico Representative List

2012

Xtaxkgakget Makgkaxtlawana: the Centre for Indigenous Arts and its contribution to safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the Totonac people of Veracruz, Mexico Mexico Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2011

Mariachi, string music, song and trumpet Mexico Representative List

2010

Parachicos in the traditional January feast of Chiapa de Corzo Mexico Representative List
Pirekua, traditional song of the P’urhépecha Mexico Representative List
Traditional Mexican cuisine - ancestral, ongoing community culture, the Michoacán paradigm Mexico Representative List

2009

Places of memory and living traditions of the Otomí-Chichimecas people of Tolimán: the Peña de Bernal, guardian of a sacred territory Mexico Representative List
Ritual ceremony of the Voladores Mexico Representative List

2008

Indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead Mexico Representative List

Micronesia (Federated States of)

2021

Carolinian wayfinding and canoe making Micronesia (Federated States of) Urgent Safeguarding List

Mongolia

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2019

Traditional technique of making Airag in Khokhuur and its associated customs Mongolia Representative List

2017

Mongolian traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Coaxing ritual for camels Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Mongolian knuckle-bone shooting Mongolia Representative List

2013

Mongolian calligraphy Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List
Traditional craftsmanship of the Mongol Ger and its associated customs Mongolia Representative List

2011

Folk long song performance technique of Limbe performances - circular breathing Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List

2010

Mongolian traditional art of Khöömei Mongolia Representative List
Naadam, Mongolian traditional festival Mongolia Representative List

2009

Mongol Biyelgee, Mongolian traditional folk dance Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List
Mongol Tuuli, Mongolian epic Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List
Traditional music of the Tsuur Mongolia Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Traditional music of the Morin Khuur Mongolia Representative List
Urtiin Duu, traditional folk long song China – Mongolia Representative List

Montenegro

2021

Cultural Heritage of Boka Navy Kotor: a festive representation of a memory and cultural identity Montenegro Representative List

Morocco

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Malhun, a popular poetic and musical art Morocco Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Tbourida Morocco Representative List

2020

Knowledge, know-how and practices pertaining to the production and consumption of couscous Algeria – Mauritania – Morocco – Tunisia Representative List

2019

Gnawa Morocco Representative List

2017

Taskiwin, martial dance of the western High Atlas Morocco Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Argan, practices and know-how concerning the argan tree Morocco Representative List

2013

Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List

2012

Cherry festival in Sefrou Morocco Representative List

2008

Cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna Square Morocco Representative List
Moussem of Tan-Tan Morocco Representative List

Mozambique

2023

Ingoma Ya Mapiko Mozambique Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Chopi Timbila Mozambique Representative List
Gule Wamkulu Malawi – Mozambique – Zambia Representative List

Namibia

2020

Aboxan Musik ǀŌb ǂÂns tsî ǁKhasigu, ancestral musical sound knowledge and skills Namibia Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Oshituthi shomagongo, marula fruit festival Namibia Representative List

Netherlands

2023

Rotterdam Summer Carnival Netherlands Representative List
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List

2021

Corso culture, flower and fruit parades in the Netherlands Netherlands Representative List
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2017

Craft of the miller operating windmills and watermills Netherlands Representative List

Nicaragua

2008

El Güegüense Nicaragua Representative List
Language, dance and music of the Garifuna Belize – Guatemala – Honduras – Nicaragua Representative List

Niger

2014

Practices and expressions of joking relationships in Niger Niger Representative List

2013

Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger Algeria – Mali – Niger Representative List

Nigeria

2023

Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List
Sango Festival, Oyo Nigeria Representative List

2019

Kwagh-Hir theatrical performance Nigeria Representative List

2016

Argungu international fishing and cultural festival Nigeria Representative List

2009

Ijele masquerade Nigeria Representative List

2008

Ifa divination system Nigeria Representative List
Oral heritage of Gelede Benin – Nigeria – Togo Representative List

North Macedonia

2017

Cultural practices associated to the 1st of March Bulgaria – North Macedonia – Republic of Moldova – Romania Representative List
Spring celebration, Hıdrellez North Macedonia – Türkiye Representative List

2015

Glasoechko, male two-part singing in Dolni Polog North Macedonia Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Kopachkata, a social dance from the village of Dramche, Pijanec North Macedonia Representative List

2013

Feast of the Holy Forty Martyrs in Štip North Macedonia Representative List

Norway

2021

Nordic clinker boat traditions Denmark – Finland – Iceland – Norway – Sweden Representative List

2020

Craft techniques and customary practices of cathedral workshops, or Bauhütten, in Europe, know-how, transmission, development of knowledge and innovation Germany – Austria – France – Norway – Switzerland Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2019

Practice of traditional music and dance in Setesdal, playing, dancing and singing (stev/stevjing) Norway Representative List

2016

Oselvar boat - reframing a traditional learning process of building and use to a modern context Norway Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

Oman

2023

Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices United Arab Emirates – Oman – Saudi Arabia Representative List

2022

Al-Khanjar, craft skills and social practices Oman Representative List
Alheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks Saudi Arabia – Oman – United Arab Emirates Representative List
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2020

Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage associated with camels United Arab Emirates – Oman Representative List

2018

Horse and camel Ardhah Oman Representative List

2015

Al-Razfa, a traditional performing art United Arab Emirates – Oman Representative List
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List
Majlis, a cultural and social space United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List

2014

Al-Ayyala, a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates Oman – United Arab Emirates Representative List

2012

Al ‘azi, elegy, processional march and poetry Oman Representative List
Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman United Arab Emirates – Oman Representative List

2010

Al-Bar’ah, music and dance of Oman Dhofari valleys Oman Representative List

Pakistan

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2018

Suri Jagek (observing the sun), traditional meteorological and astronomical practice based on the observation of the sun, moon and stars in reference to the local topography Pakistan Urgent Safeguarding List

2016

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

Palestine

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Dabkeh, traditional dance in Palestine Palestine Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List
The art of embroidery in Palestine, practices, skills, knowledge and rituals Palestine Representative List

2008

Palestinian Hikaye Palestine Representative List

Panama

2023

ICH safeguarding practices program for the cultural and ecologic Sea Turtle Festival of Armila Panama Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Dances and expressions associated with the Corpus Christi Festivity Panama Representative List

2018

Ritual and festive expressions of the Congo culture Panama Representative List

2017

Artisanal processes and plant fibers techniques for talcos, crinejas and pintas weaving of the pinta’o hat Panama Representative List

Paraguay

2023

Ancestral and traditional techniques for the elaboration of the 'Poncho Para'i de 60 Listas', from the city of Piribebuy, Republic of Paraguay Paraguay Urgent Safeguarding List

2020

Practices and traditional knowledge of Terere in the culture of Pohã Ñana, Guaraní ancestral drink in Paraguay Paraguay Representative List

Peru

2023

Practices and meanings associated with the preparation and consumption of ceviche, an expression of Peruvian traditional cuisine Peru Representative List

2021

Pottery-related values, knowledge, lore and practices of the Awajún people Peru Representative List

2019

‘Hatajo de Negritos’ and ‘Hatajo de Pallitas’ from the Peruvian south-central coastline Peru Representative List

2017

Traditional system of Corongo’s water judges Peru Representative List

2015

Wititi dance of the Colca Valley Peru Representative List

2014

Festivity of Virgen de la Candelaria of Puno Peru Representative List

2013

Knowledge, skills and rituals related to the annual renewal of the Q’eswachaka bridge Peru Representative List

2011

Esuwa, Harakbut sung prayers of Peru’s Wachiperi people Peru Urgent Safeguarding List
Pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Lord of Qoyllurit’i Peru Representative List

2010

Huaconada, ritual dance of Mito Peru Representative List
Scissors dance Peru Representative List

2009

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Aymara communities in Bolivia, Chile and Peru Bolivia (Plurinational State of) – Chile – Peru Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2008

Oral heritage and cultural manifestations of the Zápara people Ecuador – Peru Representative List
Taquile and its textile art Peru Representative List

Philippines

2023

Aklan piña handloom weaving Philippines Representative List

2021

The School of Living Traditions (SLT) Philippines Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2019

Buklog, thanksgiving ritual system of the Subanen Philippines Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Tugging rituals and games Cambodia – Philippines – Republic of Korea – Viet Nam Representative List

2008

Darangen epic of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao Philippines Representative List
Hudhud chants of the Ifugao Philippines Representative List

Poland

2023

Polonaise, traditional Polish dance Poland Representative List

2022

Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Flower carpets tradition for Corpus Christi processions Poland Representative List

2020

Tree beekeeping culture Poland – Belarus Representative List

2018

Nativity scene (szopka) tradition in Krakow Poland Representative List

Portugal

2022

Portuguese-Galician border ICH: a safeguarding model created by Ponte...nas ondas! Portugal – Spain Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Community festivities in Campo Maior Portugal Representative List
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2019

Winter festivities, Carnival of Podence Portugal Representative List

2017

Craftmanship of Estremoz clay figures Portugal Representative List

2016

Bisalhães black pottery manufacturing process Portugal Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Manufacture of cowbells Portugal Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Cante Alentejano, polyphonic singing from Alentejo, southern Portugal Portugal Representative List

2013

Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List

2011

Fado, urban popular song of Portugal Portugal Representative List

Qatar

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2015

Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List
Majlis, a cultural and social space United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List

Republic of Korea

2022

Talchum, mask dance drama in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Yeondeunghoe, lantern lighting festival in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Representative List

2018

Traditional Korean wrestling (Ssirum/Ssireum) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – Republic of Korea Representative List

2016

Culture of Jeju Haenyeo (women divers) Republic of Korea Representative List

2015

Tugging rituals and games Cambodia – Philippines – Republic of Korea – Viet Nam Representative List

2014

Nongak, community band music, dance and rituals in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Representative List

2013

Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Representative List

2012

Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea Republic of Korea Representative List

2011

Jultagi, tightrope walking Republic of Korea Representative List
Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art Republic of Korea Representative List
Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region Republic of Korea Representative List

2010

Daemokjang, traditional wooden architecture Republic of Korea Representative List
Gagok, lyric song cycles accompanied by an orchestra Republic of Korea Representative List

2009

Cheoyongmu Republic of Korea Representative List
Ganggangsullae Republic of Korea Representative List
Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeunggut Republic of Korea Representative List
Namsadang Nori Republic of Korea Representative List
Yeongsanjae Republic of Korea Representative List

2008

Gangneung Danoje festival Republic of Korea Representative List
Pansori epic chant Republic of Korea Representative List
Royal ancestral ritual in the Jongmyo shrine and its music Republic of Korea Representative List

Republic of Moldova

2022

The art of the traditional blouse with embroidery on the shoulder (altiţă) — an element of cultural identity in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Romania – Republic of Moldova Representative List

2017

Cultural practices associated to the 1st of March Bulgaria – North Macedonia – Republic of Moldova – Romania Representative List

2016

Traditional wall-carpet craftsmanship in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Romania – Republic of Moldova Representative List

2013

Men’s group Colindat, Christmas-time ritual Republic of Moldova – Romania Representative List

Romania

2023

Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List
The art of the traditional blouse with embroidery on the shoulder (altiţă) — an element of cultural identity in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Romania – Republic of Moldova Representative List

2017

Cultural practices associated to the 1st of March Bulgaria – North Macedonia – Republic of Moldova – Romania Representative List

2016

Traditional wall-carpet craftsmanship in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Romania – Republic of Moldova Representative List

2015

Lad’s dances in Romania Romania Representative List

2013

Men’s group Colindat, Christmas-time ritual Republic of Moldova – Romania Representative List

2012

Craftsmanship of Horezu ceramics Romania Representative List

2009

Doina Romania Representative List

2008

Căluş ritual Romania Representative List

Russian Federation

2008

Cultural space and oral culture of the Semeiskie Russian Federation Representative List
Olonkho, Yakut heroic epos Russian Federation Representative List

Samoa

2019

'Ie Samoa, fine mat and its cultural value Samoa Representative List

Saudi Arabia

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices United Arab Emirates – Oman – Saudi Arabia Representative List

2022

Alheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks Saudi Arabia – Oman – United Arab Emirates Representative List
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Knowledge and practices related to cultivating Khawlani coffee beans Saudi Arabia Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Traditional weaving of Al Sadu Saudi Arabia – Kuwait Representative List

2017

Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, female traditional interior wall decoration in Asir, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Representative List

2016

Almezmar, drumming and dancing with sticks Saudi Arabia Representative List

2015

Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Representative List
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List
Majlis, a cultural and social space United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List

Senegal

2021

Ceebu Jën, a culinary art of Senegal Senegal Representative List

2013

Xooy, a divination ceremony among the Serer of Senegal  Senegal Representative List

2008

Kankurang, Manding initiatory rite Gambia – Senegal Representative List

Serbia

2022

Social practices and knowledge related to the preparation and use of the traditional plum spirit – šljivovica Serbia Representative List

2020

Zlakusa pottery making, hand-wheel pottery making in the village of Zlakusa Serbia Representative List

2018

Singing to the accompaniment of the Gusle Serbia Representative List

2017

Kolo, traditional folk dance Serbia Representative List

2014

Slava, celebration of family saint patron’s day Serbia Representative List

Seychelles

2021

Moutya Seychelles Representative List

Singapore

2020

Hawker culture in Singapore, community dining and culinary practices in a multicultural urban context Singapore Representative List

Slovakia

2022

Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2019

Drotárstvo, wire craft and art Slovakia Representative List

2018

Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe Austria – Czechia – Germany – Hungary – Slovakia Representative List

2017

Multipart singing of Horehronie Slovakia Representative List

2016

Puppetry in Slovakia and Czechia Slovakia – Czechia Representative List

2015

Bagpipe culture Slovakia Representative List

2013

Music of Terchová Slovakia Representative List

2008

Fujara and its music Slovakia Representative List

Slovenia

2023

Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List

2022

Beekeeping in Slovenia, a way of life Slovenia Representative List
Lipizzan horse breeding traditions Austria – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Croatia – Hungary – Italy – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List
Bobbin lacemaking in Slovenia Slovenia Representative List

2017

Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti Slovenia Representative List

2016

Škofja Loka passion play Slovenia Representative List

Spain

2023

Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production Czechia – Finland – France – Germany – Hungary – Spain Representative List
Transhumance, the seasonal droving of livestock Albania – Andorra – Austria – Croatia – France – Greece – Italy – Luxembourg – Romania – Spain Representative List

2022

Manual bell ringing Spain Representative List
Portuguese-Galician border ICH: a safeguarding model created by Ponte...nas ondas! Portugal – Spain Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Timber rafting Austria – Czechia – Germany – Latvia – Poland – Spain Representative List

2021

Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Wine Horses Spain Representative List

2019

Artisanal talavera of Puebla and Tlaxcala (Mexico) and ceramics of Talavera de la Reina and El Puente del Arzobispo (Spain) making process Mexico – Spain Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List
Tamboradas drum-playing rituals Spain Representative List

2016

Valencia Fallas festivity Spain Representative List

2015

Summer solstice fire festivals in the Pyrenees Andorra – Spain – France Representative List

2013

Mediterranean diet Cyprus – Croatia – Spain – Greece – Italy – Morocco – Portugal Representative List
Methodology for inventorying intangible cultural heritage in biosphere reserves: the experience of Montseny Spain Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2012

Fiesta of the patios in Cordova Spain Representative List

2011

Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Salut’ of Algemesí Spain Representative List
Revitalization of the traditional craftsmanship of lime-making in Morón de la Frontera, Seville, Andalusia Spain Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2010

Chant of the Sybil on Majorca Spain Representative List
Flamenco Spain Representative List
Human towers Spain Representative List

2009

Centre for traditional culture – school museum of Pusol pedagogic project Spain Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Irrigators’ tribunals of the Spanish Mediterranean coast: the Council of Wise Men of the plain of Murcia and the Water Tribunal of the plain of Valencia Spain Representative List
Whistled language of the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands), the Silbo Gomero Spain Representative List

2008

Mystery play of Elche Spain Representative List
Patum of Berga Spain Representative List

Sri Lanka

2021

Traditional craftsmanship of making Dumbara Ratā Kalāla Sri Lanka Representative List

2018

Rūkada Nātya, traditional string puppet drama in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Representative List

Sudan

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Procession and celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's birthday in Sudan Sudan Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

Sweden

2023

Nyckelharpa network, an innovative dissemination of a music and instrument-building tradition with roots in Sweden Sweden Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Nordic clinker boat traditions Denmark – Finland – Iceland – Norway – Sweden Representative List

2018

Land-of-Legends programme, for promoting and revitalizing the art of storytelling in Kronoberg Region Sweden Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

Switzerland

2023

Alpine pasture season Switzerland Representative List
Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization Austria – Belgium – Germany – Italy – Luxembourg – Netherlands – Switzerland Representative List

2020

Craft techniques and customary practices of cathedral workshops, or Bauhütten, in Europe, know-how, transmission, development of knowledge and innovation Germany – Austria – France – Norway – Switzerland Register of Good Safeguarding Practices
Craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics Switzerland – France Representative List

2019

Alpinism France – Italy – Switzerland Representative List
Holy Week processions in Mendrisio Switzerland Representative List

2018

Art of dry stone walling, knowledge and techniques Croatia – Cyprus – France – Greece – Italy – Slovenia – Spain – Switzerland Representative List
Avalanche risk management Switzerland – Austria Representative List

2017

Basel Carnival Switzerland Representative List

2016

Winegrowers’ Festival in Vevey Switzerland Representative List

Syrian Arab Republic

2023

Traditional Syrian glassblowing Syrian Arab Republic Urgent Safeguarding List

2022

Crafting and playing the Oud Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2021

Al-Qudoud al-Halabiya Syrian Arab Republic Representative List
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2019

Practices and craftsmanship associated with the Damascene rose in Al-Mrah Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2018

Shadow play Syrian Arab Republic Urgent Safeguarding List

Tajikistan

2023

Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Sadeh/Sada celebration Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan Representative List
Traditional knowledge and skills of production of the atlas and adras fabrics Tajikistan Representative List

2022

Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List

2021

Falak Tajikistan Representative List

2018

Chakan, embroidery art in the Republic of Tajikistan Tajikistan Representative List

2016

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List
Oshi Palav, a traditional meal and its social and cultural contexts in Tajikistan Tajikistan Representative List

2008

Shashmaqom music Uzbekistan – Tajikistan Representative List

Thailand

2023

Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival Thailand Representative List

2021

Nora, dance drama in southern Thailand Thailand Representative List

2019

Nuad Thai, traditional Thai massage Thailand Representative List

2018

Khon, masked dance drama in Thailand Thailand Representative List

Timor-Leste

2021

Tais, traditional textile Timor-Leste Urgent Safeguarding List

Togo

2023

Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices Colombia – Cyprus – Germany – Kyrgyzstan – Luxembourg – Nigeria – Slovenia – Togo Representative List

2008

Oral heritage of Gelede Benin – Nigeria – Togo Representative List

Tonga

2008

Lakalaka, dances and sung speeches of Tonga Tonga Representative List

Tunisia

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List
Harissa, knowledge, skills and culinary and social practices Tunisia Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2020

Charfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands Tunisia Representative List
Knowledge, know-how and practices pertaining to the production and consumption of couscous Algeria – Mauritania – Morocco – Tunisia Representative List

2018

Pottery skills of the women of Sejnane Tunisia Representative List

Türkiye

2023

Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey Azerbaijan – Türkiye Representative List
Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay Azerbaijan – Türkiye Representative List
Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Traditional knowledge, methods and practices concerning olive cultivation Türkiye Urgent Safeguarding List

2022

Culture of Çay (tea), a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction Azerbaijan – Türkiye Representative List
Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Traditional Ahlat stonework Türkiye Urgent Safeguarding List

2021

Hüsn-i Hat, traditional calligraphy in Islamic art in Turkey Türkiye Representative List

2020

Art of miniature Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Traditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List

2019

Traditional Turkish archery Türkiye Representative List

2018

Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Türkiye Representative List

2017

Spring celebration, Hıdrellez North Macedonia – Türkiye Representative List
Whistled language Türkiye Urgent Safeguarding List

2016

Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Türkiye Representative List
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List
Traditional craftsmanship of Çini-making Türkiye Representative List

2014

Ebru, Turkish art of marbling Türkiye Representative List

2013

Turkish coffee culture and tradition Türkiye Representative List

2012

Mesir Macunu festival Türkiye Representative List

2011

Ceremonial Keşkek tradition Türkiye Representative List

2010

Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival Türkiye Representative List
Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi ritual Türkiye Representative List
Traditional Sohbet meetings Türkiye Representative List

2009

Âşıklık (minstrelsy) tradition Türkiye Representative List
Karagöz Türkiye Representative List

2008

Arts of the Meddah, public storytellers Türkiye Representative List
Mevlevi Sema ceremony Türkiye Representative List

Turkmenistan

2023

Art of Akhal-Teke horse breeding and traditions of horses' decoration Turkmenistan Representative List

2022

Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Turkmen-style needlework art Turkmenistan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) Representative List

2021

Dutar making craftsmanship and traditional music performing art combined with singing Turkmenistan Representative List

2019

Traditional turkmen carpet making art in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Representative List

2017

Kushtdepdi rite of singing and dancing Turkmenistan Representative List

2016

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List

2015

Epic art of Gorogly Turkmenistan Representative List

Uganda

2016

Ma'di bowl lyre music and dance Uganda Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Koogere oral tradition of the Basongora, Banyabindi and Batooro peoples Uganda Urgent Safeguarding List

2014

Male-child cleansing ceremony of the Lango of central northern Uganda Uganda Urgent Safeguarding List

2013

Empaako tradition of the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda and Banyabindi of western Uganda Uganda Urgent Safeguarding List

2012

Bigwala, gourd trumpet music and dance of the Busoga Kingdom in Uganda Uganda Urgent Safeguarding List

2008

Barkcloth making in Uganda Uganda Representative List

Ukraine

2022

Culture of Ukrainian borscht cooking Ukraine Urgent Safeguarding List

2021

Ornek, a Crimean Tatar ornament and knowledge about it Ukraine Representative List

2019

Tradition of Kosiv painted ceramics Ukraine Representative List

2016

Cossack’s songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region Ukraine Urgent Safeguarding List

2013

Petrykivka decorative painting as a phenomenon of the Ukrainian ornamental folk art Ukraine Representative List

United Arab Emirates

2023

Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices United Arab Emirates – Oman – Saudi Arabia Representative List

2022

Al Talli, traditional embroidery skills in the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Representative List
Alheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks Saudi Arabia – Oman – United Arab Emirates Representative List
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List
Falconry, a living human heritage United Arab Emirates – Austria – Belgium – Croatia – Czechia – France – Germany – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Kazakhstan – Republic of Korea – Kyrgyzstan – Mongolia – Morocco – Netherlands – Pakistan – Poland – Portugal – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Slovakia – Spain – Syrian Arab Republic Representative List

2020

Al Aflaj, traditional irrigation network system in the UAE, oral traditions, knowledge and skills of construction, maintenance and equitable water distribution United Arab Emirates Representative List
Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage associated with camels United Arab Emirates – Oman Representative List

2017

Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry United Arab Emirates Urgent Safeguarding List

2015

Al-Razfa, a traditional performing art United Arab Emirates – Oman Representative List
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List
Majlis, a cultural and social space United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia – Oman – Qatar Representative List

2014

Al-Ayyala, a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates Oman – United Arab Emirates Representative List

2012

Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman United Arab Emirates – Oman Representative List

2011

Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Urgent Safeguarding List

Uruguay

2009

Candombe and its socio-cultural space: a community practice Uruguay Representative List
Tango Argentina – Uruguay Representative List

Uzbekistan

2023

Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List
Ceramic arts in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Representative List
Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List

2022

Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List
Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes Azerbaijan – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan – Türkiye – Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan Representative List

2021

Bakhshi art Uzbekistan Representative List

2020

Art of miniature Azerbaijan – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Türkiye – Uzbekistan Representative List

2019

Khorazm dance, Lazgi Uzbekistan Representative List

2017

Margilan Crafts Development Centre, safeguarding of the atlas and adras making traditional technologies Uzbekistan Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2016

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Afghanistan – Azerbaijan – India – Iran (Islamic Republic of) – Iraq – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan – Tajikistan – Turkmenistan – Türkiye Representative List
Palov culture and tradition Uzbekistan Representative List

2014

Askiya, the art of wit Uzbekistan Representative List

2009

Katta Ashula Uzbekistan Representative List

2008

Cultural space of Boysun District Uzbekistan Representative List
Shashmaqom music Uzbekistan – Tajikistan Representative List

Vanuatu

2008

Vanuatu sand drawings Vanuatu Representative List

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

2023

Program for the safeguarding of the Bandos and Parrandas of the Holy Innocents of Caucagua: nuclei of initiation and transmission of wisdoms and community councils Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2021

Festive cycle around the devotion and worship towards Saint John the Baptist Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Representative List

2019

Biocultural programme for the safeguarding of the tradition of the Blessed Palm in Venezuela Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2017

Colombian-Venezuelan llano work songs Colombia – Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Urgent Safeguarding List

2016

Carnival of El Callao, a festive representation of a memory and cultural identity Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Representative List

2015

Traditional knowledge and technologies relating to the growing and processing of the curagua Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Representative List

2014

Mapoyo oral tradition and its symbolic reference points within their ancestral territory Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Urgent Safeguarding List

2013

La Parranda de San Pedro de Guarenas y Guatire Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Representative List

2012

Venezuela's Dancing Devils of Corpus Christi Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Representative List

Viet Nam

2022

Art of pottery-making of Chăm people Viet Nam Urgent Safeguarding List

2021

Art of Xòe dance of the Tai people in Viet Nam Viet Nam Representative List

2019

Practices of Then by Tày, Nùng and Thái ethnic groups in Viet Nam Viet Nam Representative List

2017

The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam Viet Nam Representative List
Xoan singing of Phú Thọ province, Viet Nam Viet Nam Representative List

2016

Practices related to the Viet beliefs in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms Viet Nam Representative List

2015

Tugging rituals and games Cambodia – Philippines – Republic of Korea – Viet Nam Representative List

2014

Ví and Giặm folk songs of Nghệ Tĩnh Viet Nam Representative List

2013

Art of Đờn ca tài tử music and song in southern Viet Nam Viet Nam Representative List

2012

Worship of Hùng kings in Phú Thọ Viet Nam Representative List

2010

Gióng festival of Phù Ðông and Sóc temples Viet Nam Representative List

2009

Ca trù singing Viet Nam Urgent Safeguarding List
Quan Họ Bắc Ninh folk songs Viet Nam Representative List

2008

Nha Nhac, Vietnamese court music Viet Nam Representative List
Space of gong culture Viet Nam Representative List

Yemen

2023

Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) Iraq – Algeria – Egypt – Mauritania – Morocco – Palestine – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2022

Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Qatar – Saudi Arabia – Sudan – Tunisia – Yemen Representative List

2021

Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices Saudi Arabia – Algeria – Bahrain – Egypt – Iraq – Jordan – Kuwait – Lebanon – Mauritania – Morocco – Oman – Palestine – Sudan – Tunisia – United Arab Emirates – Yemen Representative List

2008

Song of Sana’a Yemen Representative List

Zambia

2022

Kalela dance Zambia Representative List

2020

Budima dance Zambia Representative List

2018

Mooba dance of the Lenje ethnic group of Central Province of Zambia Zambia Representative List

2008

Gule Wamkulu Malawi – Mozambique – Zambia Representative List
Makishi masquerade Zambia Representative List

Zimbabwe

2020

Art of crafting and playing Mbira/Sansi, the finger-plucking traditional musical instrument in Malawi and Zimbabwe Malawi – Zimbabwe Representative List

2008

Mbende Jerusarema dance Zimbabwe Representative List
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