This article lists the practices listed in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in Czech Republic.
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The country has seven practices listed on the "representative list of intangible cultural heritage From UNESCO.
No practice is included in the "register of best practices for safeguarding culture "Or on the"emergency backup list ».
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Representative list
| Convenient | Year | Domain | Description | Drawing |
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| Slovácko Verbuňk, the dance of the recruits | 2008 | * Performing Arts * know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | Slovácko verbuňk is an improvised dance performed by boys and men from the regions of Moravia from the South and Zlin, in Czech Republic. The name of the dance comes from the word German Werbung (now verbuňk) which means "recruitment" and which testifies to its origins linked to the recruitment of dancers and soldiers for the army in the eighteenth century. Today it is performed by folk dance groups in most towns and villages in the Slovácko region, mainly at festivals such as the annual celebration of the Hody community. Slovácko verbuňk is danced to a particular music called “New Hungarian Songs” and usually consists of three parts. It begins with a song followed by slow movements followed by faster dances. It does not obey a precise choreography, leaving room for spontaneity, improvisation and individual expression, especially in jumping competitions. It is usually performed by a group of men where each dancer performs the music in their own way. There are six regional types of Slovácko verbuňk, which explains the great variety of figures and rhythms. These types evolved in the early twentieth century and continue to develop. An essential component of local customs, ceremonies and celebrations, the dance is performed in the annual competition for the best dancer organized as part of the Strážnice International Folklore Festival. The migration of young and old to the country's urban centers is considered the main threat to the viability of the different regional types of Slovácko verbuňk. Financial dependence is also a cause for concern, as traditional costumes and instruments are handmade and require regular maintenance. |  |
| 1 The Fat Days door-to-door parades and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko region | 2010 | * social practices, rituals and festive events * knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe * know-how related to traditional craftsmanship * oral traditions and expressions | The Shrove Days parades take place in the town of Hlinsko and in six neighboring villages in the outskirts of the Hlinecko region in East Bohemia in the territory of the Czech Republic. This popular carnival custom takes place at the end of winter, during Shrove Days - the period preceding Christian Lent. Men and boys from the villages, disguised with masks representing traditional characters (red masks for single boys and black for married men) go door to door all around the village, accompanied by a marching band. The parade stops at each house and four men perform a ritual dance, courtesy of the master of the house, to ensure a good harvest and prosperity for the family. In return, mask wearers receive gifts and collect money. A symbolic ritual of "killing the mare" takes place after the visit to the last house, a ritual during which a mare is condemned for her presumed sins and where a humorous will is read on events of her own. news. After performing the "execution" of the mare, the masks bring her back to life with alcohol, which marks the beginning of a dance where they frolic with the spectators. The Shrove Days parades - banned in turn by the Catholic Church in the 18th and 19th centuries, and by the socialist regime in the 20th century - play an important role in maintaining cohesion within the village community. Young men and children help with the preparations, and parents make copies of traditional masks for their sons. |  |
| The Ride of the Kings in the south-eastern Czech Republic | 2011 | * social practices, rituals and festive events * oral traditions and expressions * Performing Arts. | The Ride of the Kings takes place in the spring, as part of the traditions of Pentecost, in the towns of Hluk and Kunovice as well as in the villages of Skoronice and Vlčnov. A group of young men pass through the village in a ceremonial procession. The ride is preceded by singers, followed by groomsmen who carry swords drawn to guard the King, a young boy whose face is partially hidden and who holds a rose in his mouth; next comes the rest of the royal cavalcade. The King and the groomsmen are dressed in ceremonial female costumes, while the other horsemen wear male uniforms. The entourage, who ride decorated horses, stop to sing short lines that humorously comment on the character and conduct of the spectators. Singers receive donations for their songs which they put either in a piggy bank or directly into the boots of the riders. After a few hours of riding, the King's escort returns home and meets in the evening for a small party, with music and dance, in the King's house. The practices and responsibilities of the Ride of the Kings are passed down from generation to generation. The traditional paper decorations that adorn the horses and, in particular, the ceremonial costumes are made by women and girls who know the techniques, colors and patterns specific to each village. |  |
| Falconry, a living human heritage Note The Czech Republic shares this practice with theGermany, the'Saudi Arabia, the'Austria, the Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, the'Spain, the France, the Hungary, the'Italy, the Kazakhstan, the Morocco, the Mongolia, the Pakistan, the Portugal, the Qatar, the Syria and the South Korea. | 2016 | * social practices, rituals and festive events | Falconry is the traditional activity of conserving and training falcons and other raptors to catch game in their natural environment. Originally used as a means of obtaining food, falconry is identified today with the spirit of camaraderie and sharing more than with subsistence. It is mainly found along migration routes and corridors and is practiced by amateurs and professionals of all ages, men and women. Falconers develop a strong relationship and spiritual bond with their birds; strong involvement is needed to breed, train, train and fly falcons. Falconry is passed down as a cultural tradition through means as varied as mentoring, learning within the family, or more formal training in clubs. In hot countries, falconers take their children to the desert and teach them how to control the bird and build a trusting relationship with it. While falconers come from very diverse origins, they share common values, traditions and practices, including bird training methods and how to care for them, the equipment used and the emotional bond between the falconer and the bird. Falconry is the bedrock of a wider cultural heritage, which includes traditional costumes, food, songs, music, poetry and dances, all customs nurtured by the communities and clubs that practice it. | .jpg/150px-Brno,_Bystrc,_hrad_Veveří_(24).jpg) |
| The puppet theater Note The Czech Republic shares this practice with the Slovakia. | 2016 | * Performing Arts * social practices, rituals and festive events * know-how related to traditional craftsmanship * oral traditions and expressions | In the communities of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, puppet theater is not only a form of popular traditional entertainment, but also a way of translating one's worldview as well as an educational tool through which messages about moral values are conveyed. . The puppets, which represent real or imaginary characters, are mainly made of wood and animated using different methods. The first holders of this practice were families of traveling puppeteers whose repertoire subsequently absorbed local influences in its linguistic and thematic aspects, for example with the appearance of comic characters with distinctive characteristics. The puppet theater is an integral part of the local theater and the literary tradition of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It also plays an important socializing role for performers, as it helps them develop as creative thinkers, learn the principles of cooperation and communication, and strengthens their sense of social identification. Accompanying other traditional rituals and festive events, such as holidays, markets and fairs, puppet shows today take different forms but continue to draw on tradition. Holders of this practice are performers, playwrights, puppet and costume makers, and set designers. The skills are transmitted through imitation and practice in performing communities and, in Slovakia, transmission also takes place in traditional dynasties of puppeteers, as well as through workshops organized by non-profit organizations and music and art schools. |  |
| Blaudruck / Modrotisk / Kékfestés / Modrotlač, printing of reserves by the board and dyeing with indigo in Europe | 2018 | know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | Blaudruck / Modrotisk / Kékfestés / Modrotlač, which literally translates to "reserve blue print" or "reserve blue dye", refers to the practice of applying a stain resistant paste to a fabric before applying it. top it off with indigo dye. The tough paste prevents dye from penetrating the design, allowing it to remain white or undyed after dyeing. To apply the designs to the fabric, practitioners use hand-crafted planks that sometimes date back 300 years, depicting regionally inspired, generic or Christian designs. The representation of local flora and fauna is closely linked to the local culture of the regions. Traditional indigo dyeing is not limited to printing: the textile chain also involves the preparation of raw materials, their spinning, weaving, finishing, printing and dyeing. Nowadays, the practice mainly concerns small family workshops run by the second to the seventh generation of printers. Each family workshop relies on the cooperation of various family members who participate in each stage of production regardless of their gender. Traditional knowledge is still based on journals (family property) dating back to the 19th century, and is transmitted through observation and practice. The actors have a strong emotional connection with their products and the element conveys a sense of pride linked to the long family tradition. |  |
| 2 Handcrafted Christmas tree decorations from blown glass beads | 2020 | * Social practices, rituals and festive events * Know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | Handcrafted blown glass bead Christmas tree decorations are handcrafted Christmas tree decorations produced by inserting a pre-heated glass tube into a brass mold that takes the form of a series of beads called a klautschata which are then silvered, colored and decorated by hand. This series is then cut into smaller pieces or individual beads which are then strung on threads, resulting in decorations of multiple shapes. Considered a key cultural element in the Giant and Jizera Mountains regions of North Bohemia where blown glass beads have been produced since the end of the eighteenth century, this traditional craft requires specific know-how and is technically very demanding. The element is passed from generation to generation within families. Small manufacturing workshops were also among the holders, but only one survived the evolution of the socialist economy. The workshop run by the Kulhavý family managed to preserve its craftsmanship and continued to work with local bead makers, thus upholding the tradition. Educational and cultural institutions, especially museums, also support the transmission of associated knowledge by organizing workshops. The creation of Christmas decorations is mentioned in legends and folk tales of Krakonoš, the legendary ruler of the mountains. | |
Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
The Czech Republic does not have a practice listed in the Register of Best Safeguarding Practices.
Emergency backup list
The Czech Republic does not have a practice on the Emergency Safeguarding List.
