Ireland
Hurling
An ancient Gaelic field sport played with wooden sticks and a leather ball, hurling is among the world's…
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Indonesia
Indonesian batik
Indonesian batik uses wax-resist dyeing to create intricate, multicoloured textile patterns through repeated cycles of application, immersion…
Indonesia
Indonesian kris
An asymmetrical dagger of patterned iron, the Indonesian kris blends martial prowess with spiritual essence.
Ireland
Irish harping
Irish harping is the art of playing a wire-strung triangular harp, a practice rooted in Gaelic nobility that…
Turkey
Islamic calligraphy
In Istanbul, calligraphers continue a centuries-old practice of transforming Arabic script into devotional art. Islamic calligraphy is a…
Indonesia
Jamu wellness culture
Jamu is Indonesia's traditional herbal wellness practice, where skilled vendors—notably the iconic Mbok Jamu in traditional dress—prepare and…
South Korea
Jeju haenyeo women divers
Female divers of Jeju sustain their families by harvesting seafood through breath-held diving, embodying independence and semi-matriarchal tradition…
Morocco
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa is Marrakech's main square, where food vendors, musicians, storytellers, and performers gather daily in a living…
South Korea
Jongmyo royal ancestral ritual
Jongmyo jerye honours deceased Joseon monarchs through a solemn annual ritual of court music and dance, held at…
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