On 9th and 10th July 2024, the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia
Atlas and adras are two kinds of traditional woven fabrics produced in Tajikistan. Atlas is made from silk threads, and
Illumination is a centuries-old decorative art practised on the pages of manuscripts, calligraphic texts and miniatures. The main component is
Sadeh, or Sada, is a celebration held annually on 30 January. In the folk calendar, it marks the day when
In sericulture and the traditional production of silk for weaving, farmers care for the silkworms through their entire lifecycle, growing
The Telling Tradition of Nasreddin Anecdotes refers to the social practices and festivals around the telling of anecdotes attributed to
Falak, meaning ‘heaven’, ‘fortune’ and ‘universe’, is the traditional folklore music of the mountain people of Tajikistan. The expressive and
The art of Chakan embroidery is the practice of sewing ornaments, images of flowers and symbolic drawings with colourful threads
New Year is often a time when people wish for prosperity and new beginnings. March 21 marks the start of
Oshi palav (pilaf) is a traditional dish of communities in Tajikistan recognized as a part of their cultural heritage. Otherwise
For over ten centuries, the classical music tradition of Shashmaqom has evolved in the urban centres of Central Asia formerly