Croatia · Tradition
Bećarac
Bećarac is a humorous folk-song tradition from Slavonia, Croatia, where teasing and lascivious verses thrive at village celebrations…
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Afghanistan · Tradition
Behzad miniature painting
An intricate tradition of small-scale painting on paper, perfected in Herat from the 15th century onward, depicting human…
Bulgaria · Tradition
Bistritsa Babi polyphony
An ensemble of elderly Bulgarian women preserve archaic three-part polyphony, ring dances, and springtime rituals of the Shopluk…
Slovenia · Tradition
Bobbin lacemaking of Idrija
Idrija lace, a Slovenian bobbin tape craft refined over centuries, features patterns named for hearts, peonies, and cradles,…
Cuba · Tradition
Bolero
Bolero is a sophisticated romantic song genre born in late-19th-century Santiago de Cuba, evolving from trova tradition into…
Azerbaijan · Tradition
Book of Dede Korkut
An ancient epic cycle of Oghuz Turkic tales preserving the moral wisdom and beliefs of nomadic peoples across…
Brazil · Tradition
Bumba-meu-boi of Maranhão
An 18th-century Brazilian interactive play where lower-class communities use song, dance, and comedy to critique the elite through…
United Arab Emirates · Tradition
Camel racing
Camel racing is a competitive sport where jockeys guide camels around circular tracks at speeds up to 65…
Colombia · Tradition
Carnival of Barranquilla
Four days of street dances, parades, and cumbia music transform Barranquilla into a celebration blending Spanish, African, and…
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