Belgium
Carnival of Binche
Each spring, Binche's medieval carnival erupts for three days. Costumed Gilles parade through streets tossing oranges—a UNESCO-recognized tradition…
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Peru
Ceviche
Peru's national dish, ceviche is raw fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juice and seasonings. UNESCO recognizes it…
Argentina
Chamamé
A Corrientes folk music genre blending Guaraní, Spanish, and European traditions, Chamamé was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural…
South Korea
Cheoyongmu
A five-dancer masked court dance rooted in Dragon King mythology, performed to expel evil spirits. South Korea's oldest…
India
Chhau dance
A semi-classical Indian dance blending martial arts and mythology, performed by all-male troupes across three regional styles in…
China
Chinese calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy transforms written characters into art, blending visual expression with literary meaning through brush, ink, and paper—a…
China
Chinese engraved block printing
A centuries-old Chinese relief printing technique in which skilled carvers remove wood from blocks to create thousands of…
China
Chinese New Year
The Spring Festival celebrates the start of the lunisolar year across China, uniting families in reunion dinners and…
China
Chinese shadow puppetry
An ancient Chinese art form in which puppeteers manipulate intricately carved silhouette figures behind a backlit translucent screen,…
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