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UNESCO
 Novruz,
Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz or Nevruz marks the New Year and the beginning
of spring across a vast geographical area covering, inter alia, Azerbaijan,
India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. It is celebrated on 21
March every year, a date originally determined by astronomical calculations.
Novruz is associated with various local traditions, such as the evocation of
Jamshid, a mythological king of Iran, and numerous tales and legends. The rites
that accompany the festivity vary from place to place, ranging from leaping over
fires and streams in Iran to tightrope walking, leaving lit candles at house
doors, traditional games such as horse racing or the traditional wrestling
practiced in Kyrgyzstan. Songs and dances are common to almost all the regions,
as are semi-sacred family or public meals. Children are the primary
beneficiaries of the festivities and take part in a number of activities, such
as decorating hard-boiled eggs. Women play a key role in organizing Novruz and
passing on its traditions. Novruz promotes the values of peace and solidarity
between generations and within families, as well as reconciliation and
neighborliness, thus contributing to cultural diversity and friendship among
peoples and various communities.
Decision 4.COM 13.03
The Committee (…) decides that [this element]
satisfies the
criteria for inscription on the Representative List, as follows:
- R1: The element is a celebration consisting
of various customs practised within the family and the entire community,
including traditional games, culinary traditions, music, dance, oral
expressions and crafts, and forms a fundamental part of the cultural
identity of the communities concerned;
- R2: The inscription of the element on the
Representative List would encourage inter- and intracultural dialogue and
mutual respect among cultures, while strengthening the transmission of the
element to future generations;
- R3: A number of safeguarding measures aim,
with the commitment of the communities and States, at strengthening
cooperation between authorities, NGOs and local communities, the
establishment of a regional network, the creation of community teaching
centres in the field of the crafts and other related arts, and the
realization of inventories
- R4: The nomination has been greeted with the
enthusiastic support of local communities, cultural groups, academic
institutions, practitioners and individuals concerned with the safeguarding
of the element, and their consent has been obtained for the elaboration of
the nomination;
- R5: The element is included variously on
inventories according to the situation of each of the nominating States.
More information, including the nomination form
is available on the web site of
UNESCO
The Intangible
Heritage Lists: The List of Intangible Heritage in Need of Urgent
Safeguarding which came into being in Abu Dhabi, includes
12 elements proposed by
States Parties to the Convention and whose viability is endangered, despite the
efforts of the community or group concerned. By inscribing an element on this
List, the State undertakes to implement specific safeguards and may be eligible
to receive financial assistance from a Fund set up for this purpose. (read
more)
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