An important step has been taken in the framework of the works being carried out in the direction of preservation and popularization of intangible cultural heritage of RA. The list of values of intangible cultural heritage of Armenia was supplemented by the decision of the Government of Armenia with new elements, emphasizing the diversity and vitality of national culture. This is reported by KGSMN.
According to the present decision, the list of intangible cultural heritage values was supplemented with 12 new values, increasing the total number to 80.
New items included are:
“Folk lore of weather forecasting related to luminaries”
“Lullabies in the communities of Shirak Marz, RA”
“The tradition of making and using Gatanakhsh”
“Khab u khaz (milk change)”
“The tradition of making and using the drum (dhol, gos: big drum)”
“Hunters and ducks” ball game
“Tak blossomed” song
“Forms of community mutual aid in Gavar’s burial ritual”
“Preparation and use of kufta with hemp in Martuni community”
“Making tolma with fish in Sevan community”
“Chortne dolma preparation in Vardenis communities”
Traditional game “Chilinki Pet” in Chambarak community
The values included in the list of intangible cultural heritage are important expressions of the cultural originality, historical memory and national identity of the Armenian people. Their preservation, transmission and popularization play an important role in ensuring cultural continuity between generations and increasing Armenia’s recognition on international cultural platforms.
The basis for the implementation of this process is the Resolution N 310-A of March 11, 2010 of the Government of Armenia “On the standards for the compilation of the lists of intangible cultural values of the Republic of Armenia and the dissemination of the list of intangible cultural heritage values”. The initiative stems from the 2023-2027 strategy for the preservation, development and popularization of the culture of the Republic of Armenia approved by the decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 1951-L of November 9, 2023, within the framework of which a systematic inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of Armenia is being implemented.
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