China
Guqin and its music
A seven-string plucked instrument of profound subtlety, the guqin has been played for millennia by Chinese scholars as…
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Serbia
Gusle epic singing
A bowed single-stringed instrument paired with sung epic poetry, the gusle has transmitted heroic narratives across the Balkans…
United Arab Emirates
Harees
A slow-cooked wheat porridge enriched with meat and spices, harees marks sacred moments across Armenia and the Gulf—Easter…
Tunisia
Harissa
A fiery Tunisian chili pepper paste combining roasted peppers, Baklouti peppers, garlic, spices and olive oil—harissa embodies centuries…
Singapore
Hawker culture in Singapore
In Singapore's hawker centres, vendors and diners converge in open-air complexes to share affordable meals across cultures. This…
Egypt
Henna rituals
Henna rituals—the application of natural plant dye to create temporary patterns on skin—unite aesthetic expression, social celebration, and…
Guatemala
Holy Week processions in Guatemala
Guatemalan hermandades organize Holy Week processions bearing sacred floats and religious imagery through streets as collective acts of…
Romania
Horezu ceramics
In Horezu, Romania, potters continue an ancient ceramic craft using hand-shaping and traditional decoration techniques, inscribed by UNESCO…
Hungary
Hungarian folk music
A centuries-old musical tradition born in peasant communities, Hungarian folk music combines intricate melodies, distinctive instruments and dance…
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