Afghanistan
Sericulture and silk weaving
Silkworm cultivation and silk weaving sustain communities across Central Asia and the Middle East, transforming cocoons into thread…
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sevdalinka
A traditional Bosnian folk music genre of intense, emotionally complex melodies exploring themes of longing and love, performed…
Bangladesh
Shital Pati weaving
Weavers in Sylhet transform murta plant fibres into naturally cool mats, with decorative versions featuring intricate geometric and…
Spain
Silbo Gomero
Silbo Gomero is a whistled form of Spanish that carries voices across La Gomera's deep ravines, enabling conversation…
Croatia
Sinjska alka
An annual equestrian tournament in Croatian Sinj where mounted riders lance a suspended metal ring while wearing ceremonial…
Belgium
Sint-Lievens-Houtem
Sint-Lievens-Houtem's annual winter fair preserves Flemish crafts and community traditions in the rolling Denderstreek, recognised by UNESCO…
Slovenia
Škofja Loka Passion Play
Slovenia's oldest dramatic work, a baroque Passion Play in 869 verses, staged every few years by hundreds of…
Estonia
Smoke sauna tradition of Võromaa
In Võromaa, Estonia, the smoke sauna tradition unites generations through wood-fired ritual, bathing, and community gathering—a living practice…
Malaysia
Songket
Hand-woven silk and cotton interlaced with gold or silver threads, songket is a shimmering brocade textile worn across…
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