This article lists the practices listed in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in Moldova.
Understand
The country has three practices listed on the "representative list of intangible cultural heritage From UNESCO.
No additional practice is included in the "register of best practices for safeguarding culture "Or on the"emergency backup list ».
Lists
Representative list
| Convenient | Year | Domain | Description | Drawing |
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| The group of men colindat, a Christmas ritual Note Moldova shares this practice with the Romania. | 2013 | social practices, rituals and festive events | Every year before Christmas, groups of young men gather in the villages of Romania and of Moldova to prepare for the colindat ritual. On Christmas Eve, they go from house to house, performing festive carols. After singing, group members are offered ritual gifts and money by their hosts. The songs have an epic tone, adapted to the specificities of each of the houses visited. Practitioners of the ritual also sing special, auspicious songs to and dance with unmarried young girls, this practice being believed to help them get married the following year. The colindat is sometimes performed in costume, accompanied by musical instruments and embellished with choreography. Groups of young men (traditionally single) are the primary bearers and practitioners of the element; experienced men, usually former group leaders, are responsible for training the group. The ritual songs are learned in daily rehearsals from the day the group is formed until Christmas Eve. In some areas, children are allowed to attend rehearsals and thus learn the repertoire. In addition to conveying wishes for the new season, this cultural heritage plays an important role in preserving social identity and strengthening cohesion. |  |
| Traditional craftsmanship of wall carpet in Romania and the Republic of Moldova Note Moldova shares this practice with the Romania. | 2016 | know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | In the past, wall rugs made by weavers from certain communities in Romania and the Republic of Moldova were not only used as decorative and insulating objects, but were also part of the dowry for young girls. Different techniques were used to produce pieces with impressive patterns. Some patterns also indicated the origin of the weaver. Carpets also played other roles in community practices, such as at funerals, where they symbolized the soul's passage into the afterlife. They were also presented in international exhibitions as symbols of the identity of communities. Nowadays, these wall rugs are mainly appreciated as works of art in public and private spaces and they are displayed in cities on the occasion of festivals and ceremonies. Techniques have evolved from the use of vertical or horizontal looms in some areas to tight stitching (thread by thread) and other forms of weaving; weavers can now work from their homes. In the villages, girls learn this art from their mother or grandmother, while in town, classes are given in centers, associations, colleges and even museums. Considered an expression of creativity and a marker of identity, the craft of wall rugs is also seen as a tool for creating links between different age groups and social categories. | ._(8260693156).jpg/150px-National_Moldavian_carpet_(80-ies)._(8260693156).jpg) |
| Cultural practices associated with March 1st Note Moldova shares this practice with the North Macedonia, the Bulgaria and the Romania. | 2017 | * social practices, rituals and festive events * knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe * know-how related to traditional craftsmanship * oral traditions and expressions | Cultural practices associated with consist of traditions that are passed down from ancient times to celebrate the beginning of spring. The main practice is to make, gift and wear a red and white cord which is then untied when the first flowering tree, the first swallow or the first stork appears. Some other local practices, such as cleansing actions in the Republic of Moldova, are also part of the larger spring celebration framework. The cord is considered to offer symbolic protection against dangers such as changeable weather. This practice guarantees individuals, groups and communities a safe passage from winter to spring. All members of the communities concerned participate, regardless of their age, and the practice promotes social cohesion, intergenerational exchanges and interactions with nature, while encouraging diversity and creativity. Informal education is the most frequent mode of transmission: in rural areas, young girls learn to make cords from older women, while in urban areas, apprentices learn from teachers and artisans as well. than through informal education. The Martenitsa / Martinka / Mărţişor workshops organized by ethnographic museums offer another opportunity for transmission. The communities concerned actively participate in the activities of inventory, research, documentation and promotion of the element, and many cultural projects focused on its safeguard are underway. |  |
Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
Moldova does not have a practice listed in the Register of Best Safeguarding Practices.
Emergency backup list
Moldova does not have a practice on the emergency safeguard list.
