China
Peking opera
A synthesis of music, acrobatics and symbolic gesture, Peking opera has dominated Chinese stages since the mid-19th century,…
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Indonesia
Pencak silat
Pencak silat is an Indonesian martial art encompassing strikes, grappling, throws, and weaponry, practiced across hundreds of regional…
Iran
Persian carpet weaving
Persian carpet weaving, practiced across Iran since medieval times, blends nomadic and court traditions in hand-knotted textiles that…
Ukraine
Petrykivka painting
A Ukrainian decorative painting tradition of floral motifs and distinctive brushwork, originating in rural Petrykivka and recognized by…
Indonesia
Pinisi boatbuilding
The art of rigging and building wooden sailing vessels distinctive to South Sulawesi, using a two-masted configuration with…
Germany
Pipe organ
In Leipzig, pipe organ craftsmanship and music—a living tradition spanning five centuries—continues as recognized UNESCO intangible heritage, representing…
Portugal
Podence (Macedo de Cavaleiros)
In Portugal's Podence village, masked youths called Caretos enact an ancient Carnival ritual of mischief and role reversal…
Poland
Polonaise dance
A stately Polish walking dance performed in triple time, the polonaise opens celebrations—from New Year's balls to student…
Belgium
Procession of the Holy Blood
This medieval Catholic procession through Bruges on Ascension Day venerates a sacred relic and has been recognized by…
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