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1196:Kumbh Mela
1171:Kashan rug
1096:Grand Song
1021:Daemokjang
981:Cheoyongmu
976:Chakkirako
904:Ainu dance
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1428:Sbek Toch
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1281:Mudiyett
1241:Mak yong
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1388:Ramlila
1378:Quan họ
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1363:Pansori
1306:Naqqāli
1261:Meshrep
1186:Khoomei
1156:Jultagi
1146:Jamdani
1111:Haenyeo
1081:Gimjang
961:Bunraku
951:Bokator
925:Arirang
824:4 April
560:Koreana
447:Gossuam
430:Myanmar
370:Dangjin
211:dragons
146:, also
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1483:Wayang
1393:Ramman
1368:Pinisi
1331:Afghan
1326:Nowruz
1301:Nanyin
1291:Naadam
1161:Kabuki
1131:Hua'er
1061:Gagaku
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1101:Guqin
1066:Gagok
936:Batik
414:게줄다리기
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