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Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Performance

The origins of Tarantella

May 21, 2018May 19, 2018

Italian culture is characterized by a large number of elements such as food, architecture, traces that history has left behind,, dances and music. The most …

Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Performance

The Gusle: Exploring the music of Srpska

May 20, 2018May 19, 2018

Gusle is a single-stringed musical instrument and a musical performance style traditionally used in the Dinarides region of South-eastern Europe. During the month of May …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Igboukwu New Yam Festival

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018

Igbo people hold a celebration known as new yam festival which is called Iri ji, Iwa ji or Ike ji depending on the dialect. This …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Kirike people of Nigeria

May 13, 2018September 6, 2018

?The Kirike (also known as Wakirike) people are part of the Ijaw ethnic group / tribe in Rivers State Nigeria. The Kirike occupy the Southernmost …

Editor's Picks, Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

The Carnival of Ivrea: A war of oranges

May 1, 2018May 22, 2018

Sometimes a highly anticipated event or a festival can be more immersive than national holidays. The waiting and the long preparation people need to undertake …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

Navratri: The festival of Indian Goddess

April 22, 2018April 21, 2018

Navaratri, which in Hindi translates to 9 nights is a festival celebrated for 9 days at the beginning of Autumn every year. According to the …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, museum heritage

The legendary Dhaka Muslin

March 20, 2018September 6, 2018

Bangladesh National Museum is one of the largest museums in South Asia. It is managed ?by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the government of …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, museum heritage

The gamble of trick taking: The Ganjifa card game

March 8, 2018May 22, 2018

Ganjifa cards were used in the game of Ganjifa. It is believed that the game originated in Persia. The first Syllable is attributed to the …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Sports

The evolution of Yoga

January 24, 2018January 31, 2018

It is popularly believed that Yoga originated from India about 5,000 years ago. It possibly came into existence during the excavation of the Indus Valley …