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241: 731: 754: 307: 597: 127: 803: 405: 777: 767:"Over the centuries, bell ringing has served as a means of expression and communication in Spain, fulfilling a number of social functions, from information-sharing, to coordination, protection and cohesion. The coded messages conveyed through the ringing are recognized by the various communities and help to structure local life. There is a wide variety of sounds determined by the techniques (chiming, turning or half turning) combined with the skills of bell ringers and the physical characteristics and acoustical properties of the bells, towers and belfries." 566: 210: 492: 438: 523: 77:, in collaboration with all other public administrations, to guarantee the conservation of the Spanish intangible heritage, as well as to promote its enrichment and to encourage and protect the access of all citizens to its different manifestations. As of 2023, three elements inscribed in the National General Inventory have subsequently been submitted to UNESCO, which inscribed them in its list for their protection and safeguard at the international level. 469: 274: 705: 671: 579:"Tamboradas drum-playing rituals are loud, group rituals based on the simultaneous, intense beating of thousands of drums, played uninterruptedly for days and nights in public spaces in towns and villages. Each year, this creates a captivating landscape of sound and identity in an atmosphere charged with emotion and an intense feeling of collective communion. The tamboradas are part of the Catholic 25: 368: 628: 30: 19: 744:"Timber rafting originated in the Middle Ages, when rafts were used to transport wood, goods and people using natural water flows. In the past, rafters traveling to remote destinations spent weeks living and working together on their raft. As a result, a community sharing the knowledge, skills, techniques and values of making and navigating timber rafts emerged." 482:"The Mediterranean diet involves a set of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols and traditions concerning crops, harvesting, fishing, animal husbandry, conservation, processing, cooking, and particularly the sharing and consumption of food. Eating together is the foundation of the cultural identity and continuity of communities throughout the Mediterranean basin." 661:, Spain) are identified with two communities in both Mexico and Spain. The ceramics have domestic, decorative and architectural uses. Despite changes over time and the developments ceramics have undergone in both countries the artisanal making processes, including making techniques, enameling and decoration, retain the same pattern as in the sixteenth century." 816:"Transhumance refers to the seasonal movement of people with their livestock between geographical or climatic regions. Each year, in spring and autumn, men and women herders organise the movement of thousands of animals along traditional pastoral paths. They move on foot or horseback, leading with their dogs and sometimes accompanied by their families." 610:"The art of dry stone walling concerns the knowhow related to making stone constructions by stacking stones upon each other, without using any other materials except sometimes dry soil. Dry stone structures are spread across most rural areas –mainly in steep terrains– both inside and outside inhabited spaces, though they are not unknown in urban areas." 790:"Traditional handmade glass production entails shaping and decorating hot and cold glass to produce hollow glass objects, flat glass and crown glass. It is characterised by the high degree of craftsmanship inherent to the work and by strong team values due to the need to respect the previous steps performed by other glassmakers." 168: 692:) and forms part of the fiestas held in honour of the Santísima y Vera Cruz in Caravaca. The equestrian ritual consists of a series of events in which the horse is the protagonist. The process of enjaezamiento involves dressing the horses in beautiful cloaks richly embroidered in silk and gold thread." 60:
Spain signed the convention on 3 November 2003, ratified it on 6 October 2006, and it came into force in the country on 25 January 2007. Spain registered its first two elements on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008. As of 2023, it had registered twenty-one
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celebrates the Fiesta of the Patios. The patio houses are communal, family or multi-family dwellings or sets of individual houses with a shared patio, located in the city's historical quarter. This characteristic cultural space boasts an abundant array of plants, and during the fiesta inhabitants
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each year on the same night when the sun is at its zenith. Once night falls, people from different towns and villages carry flaming torches down the mountains to light a variety of traditionally constructed beacons. The descent is a special moment for young people, signifying the transition from
718:"Falconry is the traditional art and practice of training and flying falcons –and sometimes eagles, hawks, buzzards and other birds of prey–. It has been practised for over 4,000 years. The practice of falconry in early and medieval periods of history is documented in many parts of the world." 227:
period (ninth to thirteenth centuries). The two main tribunals –the Council of Wise Men of the Plain of Murcia and the Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia– are recognized under Spanish law. Inspiring authority and respect, these two courts, whose members are elected democratically, settle
883:) and a marker of its identity. When production was eclipsed by industrial lime, kilns fell into disuse and transmission of knowledge ceased. The project's primary goals are to raise awareness of the practice and importance of lime-making and to improve living conditions for craftspeople." 262:, the Silbo Gomero, replicates the islanders’ habitual language (Castilian Spanish) with whistling. Handed down over centuries from master to pupil, it is the only whistled language in the world that is fully developed and practised by a large community (more than 22,000 inhabitants)." 855:"This innovative education project has two overall goals: to promote value-based education by integrating the local cultural and natural heritage within the curriculum, and to contribute to the preservation of Elche's heritage by means of education, training and direct actions." 295:, and is sung by a boy or girl accompanied by two or more altar boys or girls. During the chant they walk through the church towards the chancel, the singer carrying a sword in his or her hands, held upright in front of the face, while the altar boys or girls carry candles." 919:"The Ponte...nas ondas! (PNO!) project aims to safeguard intangible cultural heritage on the Portuguese-Galician border by creating spaces in which the heritage can be practiced and transmitted to younger generations. Initially developed in schools of the municipalities of 899:"Initiated by the UNESCO Centre in Catalonia, the project focuses on the identification of intangible cultural heritage in a biosphere reserve and the drawing up of inventories. The project was undertaken in an area covering the Montseny Biosphere Reserve and Natural Park ( 1352:
Shared with Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Korea, Syria, and the United Arab
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can declare an element "Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" (MRPCI) for its protection and safeguard at the national level, which makes it enter in the "General Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage" managed by the
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of Spain manages the "General Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage" that lists those elements designated "Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" (MRPCI) for its protection and safeguarding at the national level.
181:"The Patum of Berga is a popular festival whose origin can be traced to medieval festivities and parades accompanying the celebration of Corpus Christi. Theatrical performances and parades of a variety of effigies animate the streets of 1185:
The simple knot, called "Spanish" because it was used almost exclusively in the old carpets made in the Iberian Peninsula, is tied around one single warp. Currently, only one craft production of the Spanish knot remains, that of the
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have been a tradition in Spain since the mid-18th century. The designation includes both the tradition and the art of handcrafting its figures, as well as the process and techniques used in assembling the scene.
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The use of the guitar as an essential element of some festivals has given rise to the creation of specific ways of playing, tuning, or naming that have been maintained to date thanks to oral transmission.
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Spain is known for its Holy Week traditions. The celebration of Holy Week, that have their origins in the Middle Ages, relies almost exclusively on the processions of the brotherhoods or fraternities.
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elements in the Representative List –of which eight are shared with other countries–, and four in the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices –of which one is shared with another country–.
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for their protection and safeguard is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention.
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is set alight at the end of the festivity, which runs from March 14 to 19, to symbolize the coming of spring, purification and a rejuvenation of community social activity."
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Zarzuela is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes, the latter incorporating operatic and popular songs, as well as dance.
148:) and the crowning of the Virgin Mary. Since the mid-fifteenth century it has been performed in the Basilica of Santa María and in the streets of the old city of 49:, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the 1254:
The Spanish deaf community is recognized as a linguistic and cultural minority, with a specific identity, social and cultural features, and its own language.
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is a festive celebration in Spain documented since the Middle Ages and with a rich personality of its own since the Renaissance throughout the country.
1742:"Royal Decree 506/2021, of 6 July, which declares the Blown Glass Technique in Spain as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 54: 914: 126: 1976: 1932: 249: 203: 1811:"Royal Decree 600/2023, of 4 July, which declares Jota as a traditional genre, as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 1515:"Instrumento de Ratificación de la Convención para la salvaguardia del Patrimonio cultural inmaterial, hecho en París el 3 de noviembre de 2003" 2002: 1765:"Royal Decree 481/2022, of 14 June, which declares the nativity scene making as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 398: 850: 596: 2135: 1673:"Royal Decree 295/2019, of 22 April, which declares the Culture of Esparto as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 1285: 903:), in cooperation with local stakeholders and institutions working in the fields of ethnology and traditional and popular Catalan culture." 1696:"Royal Decree 296/2019, of 22 April, which declares Manual Bell Ringing as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 1788:"Royal Decree 952/2022, of 8 November, which declares the Spanish Knot as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 2457: 1650:"Royal Decree 253/2019, of 5 April, which declares Fiesta del Sexenni as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 802: 2452: 1925: 1130:, with more than 1,100 music bands, over 43,000 musicians and 600 educational centers with 60,000 students and over 5,000 teachers. 223:"The irrigators’ tribunals of the Spanish Mediterranean coast are traditional law courts for water management that date back to the 2007: 431: 404: 1627:"Royal Decree 385/2017, of 8 April, which declares Transhumance as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 1834:"Royal Decree 134/2024, of 30 January, which declares Zarzuela as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 1604:"Royal Decree 384/2017, of 8 April, which declares Holy Week as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 1581:"Royal Decree 383/2017, of 8 April, which declares Carnival as a Representative Manifestation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" 785: 64:
On 28 May 2015, the national law for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage came into force in Spain, in which the
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towns and cities. The traditional setting is the square in front of the town hall balcony. The human towers are formed by
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The description for each element is quoted (not in full) from the criteria of inscription in the UNESCO official website.
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The jota is a genre of music and the associated dance known throughout Spain. It is danced and sung accompanied by
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Methodology for inventorying intangible cultural heritage in biosphere reserves: the experience of Montseny
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Methodology for inventorying intangible cultural heritage in biosphere reserves: the experience of Montseny
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is the vocal expression of flamenco, sung by men and women, preferably seated, with no backing singers.
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is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy.
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elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's
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Shared with Albania, Andorra, Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, and Romania.
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freely welcome all visitors to admire their beauty and the skill involved in their creation."
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are human towers built by members of amateur groups, usually as part of annual festivities in
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in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as
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At the time of its designation, there were a total of 550 federated Musical Societies in the
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celebrations, and have special significance according to different places, days and times."
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standing on the shoulders of one another in a succession of stages (between six and ten)."
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Revitalization of the traditional craftsmanship of lime-making in Morón de la Frontera
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Portuguese-Galician border ICH: a safeguarding model created by Ponte...nas ondas! +
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or the art of guitar playing has long surpassed its original role as accompaniment."
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Portuguese-Galician border ICH: a safeguarding model created by Ponte...nas ondas!
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Shared with Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
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is a sacred musical drama of the death, the passage into heaven (known as the
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of Talavera de la Reina and El Puente del Arzobispo (Spain) making process +
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Centre for traditional culture – school museum of Pusol pedagogic project
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Centre for traditional culture – school museum of Pusol pedagogic project
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Traditional guitar playing in the framework of participatory festivals
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Whistled language of the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands), the
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Whistled language of the island of La Gomera (Canary Islands), the
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Shared with Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Morocco, and Portugal.
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and its diaspora celebrating the coming of spring, is the giant
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
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disputes orally in a swift, transparent and impartial manner."
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Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Irrigators’ tribunals of the Spanish Mediterranean coast: the
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Irrigators’ tribunals of the Spanish Mediterranean coast: the
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Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
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Sexenni is a festival that is celebrated every six years in
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Shared with Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, and Hungary.
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Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production +
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Shared with Austria, Czechia, Germany, Latvia, and Poland.
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Esparto is a fiber produced from two species of perennial
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Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production
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Lists of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage elements
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Festivity of 'la Mare de Déu de la Salut' of Algemesí
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
intangible cultural heritage
cultural heritage
Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists
Spanish government
Ministry of Culture
General State Administration
Mystery Play of Elche

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Assumption
Elche
Alicante
Patum of Berga

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Berga
Barcelona
Corpus Christi
Council of Wise Men of the plain of Murcia
Water Tribunal of the plain of Valencia

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Al-Andalus
Silbo Gomero

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