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185. The Chairperson continued with the inscriptions on the Representative List and recalled that the Subsidiary Body had reached a favourable recommendation on all 47 nominated elements. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body, Ms Kristin Kuutma, was invited to present the substance of the remaining 46 draft decisions.
186. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.3. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Aalst carnival, nominated by Belgium, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
187. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.4. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Houtem Jaarmarkt, annual winter fair and livestock market at Sint-Lievens-Houtem, nominated by Belgium, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
188. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.5. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Krakelingen and Tonnekensbrand, end-of-winter bread and fire feast at Geraardsbergen, nominated by Belgium, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
189. The delegation of Belgium thanked the government of Kenya, the Committee and the Subsidiary Body for its immense work. The three elements that have been presented, with support from the French and German speaking communities, were major social events inscribed on the national inventory, and were submitted by the communities themselves in an open invitation to submit applications, and all members of the community, youth organizations, schools and local authorities contributed in some way in the transmission of the element.
190. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.6. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine, nominated by China, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
191. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.7. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Peking opera, nominated by China, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
192. The delegation of China expressed gratitude to the Committee, and reiterated its commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the safeguarding plans for each element inscribed.
193. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.8. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Marimba music and traditional chants from Colombia’s South Pacific region, nominated by Colombia, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
194. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.9. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The Wayuu normative system, applied by the Pütchipü’üi (palabrero), nominated by Colombia, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
195. The delegation of Colombia conveyed thanks to Kenya for its hospitality, and spoke of its honour at the recognition of its elements to the Representative List, speaking of the work to safeguard important heritage as a way of bequeathing a better world to the next generation.
The Director of Cultural Heritage at the Ministry of Culture, Mr Juan Luis Isaza Londoño, spoke of the inscribed elements as just a sample of the country’s diverse multi-cultural wealth.
196. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.10. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Gingerbread craft from Northern Croatia, nominated by Croatia, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
197. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.11. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Shrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko area, nominated by the Czech Republic, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
198. The delegation of the Czech Republic thanked the Subsidiary Body, the Committee for the inscription of the element on the Representative List, and the Secretariat for its advice and support, and spoke of its commitment to ensure the element’s longevity.
199. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.12. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Compagnonnage, network for on-the-job transmission of knowledge and identities, nominated by France, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
200. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.13. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The craftsmanship of Alençon needle lace-making, nominated by France, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
201. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.14 on The gastronomic meal of the French, nominated by France.
202. The delegation of Japan sought clarification with regards to the publication of the Michelin Guide, which, since 2008, had been published for restaurants in Japan, with four French restaurants achieving 3-star status, and asked whether these restaurants would be covered by the nominated intangible cultural heritage. The delegation also sought clarification regarding the use of the emblem for these types of restaurants.
203. The delegation of France [observer] began by thanking the government of Kenya for its organization of the meeting. Responding to the question by Japan, the delegation explained that the text of the French nomination clearly specifies that the community concerned was the entire French population, with the meal being an important aspect of national culture wherever they found themselves. Moreover, the nomination file contained all the information sought by Japan, including the consent of the communities concerned, subscribed by more than 100 organizations or associations.
204. The delegation of Japan sought a response on the use of the emblem by such restaurants.
The delegation of France [observer] reiterated that the French authorities, in conformity with the Operational Directives, will see to the strict respect of the Convention and the use of the emblem, as specified namely page 14 of the nomination in the part concerning safeguarding measures, where the role of the monitoring body of the safeguarding measures is mentioned.
And of course the Secretariat of UNESCO could also intervene and draw attention to something that may be considered to be unacceptable.
205. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body was pleased that Japan had raised the issue and admitted that the element had been the subject of lengthy discussion among Subsidiary Body members, noting that there were different approaches to communities and cultural practices as well as commercial aspects. Moreover, a consensus had been reached among Subsidiary Body members, as there was a notable representation of the French community, which was justified in the nomination file. With regard to the use of the UNESCO logo and the interest of private enterprises, this was regulated by the UNESCO system while the Committee would regulate the emblem and, at its discretion, would ensure surveillance on the use of the emblem in the future.
206. Seeing no further objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted Decision 5.COM 6.14 to inscribe The gastronomic meal of the French, nominated by France, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
207. The delegation of France expressed thanks to the Committee and the experts for inscribing the element, which was at the very core of French life, and assured the Committee that the delegation would ensure that the spirit of the Convention was respected.
208. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.15. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Chhau dance, nominated by India, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
209. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.16. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan, nominated by India, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
210. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.17. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala, nominated by India, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
211. The delegation of India expressed gratitude and thanks and spoke of the diversity of culture reflected by the three inscribed elements: the first element came from the dense forests of India, the second element came from the harsh desert, and the third element came from the lush region of Kerala, each representing the living space of the communities concerned that had persisted and been transmitted across many generations. The delegation assured that this was a happy beginning for those communities and would breathe new life to these forms of cultural expression.
212. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.18. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Indonesian Angklung, nominated by Indonesia, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
213. The delegation of Indonesia expressed its deep appreciation of the Committee, the Subsidiary Body and the Secretariat for the inscription of Angklung on the Representative List, which the delegation described as a musical art whose inscription would contribute towards safeguarding efforts at regional and national levels, and attract young people to learn the instrument, which in turn would support the development of Angklung heritage.
214. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.19. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan, nominated by Islamic Republic of Iran, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
215. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.20. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe
The Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals, nominated by Islamic Republic of Iran, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
216. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.21. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The ritual dramatic art of Ta‘zīye, nominated by Islamic Republic of Iran, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
217. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.22. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars, nominated by Islamic Republic of Iran, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
218. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.23. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan, nominated by Islamic Republic of Iran, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
219. The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed gratitude and thanks to the Committee, the Subsidiary Body, the Secretariat and the examiners as well as participating delegates for the examination of the elements. The five inscribed elements demonstrated the country’s commitment to the Convention and demonstrated the relative diversity of Iranian intangible cultural heritage.
220. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.24. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Kumiodori, traditional Okinawan musical theatre, nominated by Japan, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
221. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.25. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Yuki-tsumugi, silk fabric production technique, nominated by Japan, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
222. The delegation of Japan expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Subsidiary Body and the Secretariat for their hard work in the examination of the files, which recognized the importance of the two Japanese elements of intangible cultural heritage, and hoped that they would encourage dialogue locally to help transmit the intangible cultural heritage. The delegation spoke of Japan’s commitment towards an even more successful Convention in the future.
223. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.26. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe the Sutartinės, Lithuanian multipart songs, nominated by Lithuania, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
224. There was no representative from Lithuania, but the good news would be transmitted to the State Party.
225. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.27. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The hopping procession of Echternach, nominated by Luxembourg, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
226. The delegation of Luxembourg conveyed thanks to the host country for its hospitality, and the Committee on the progress achieved with the Convention and by substantially reducing the examination files while focusing on the essential dialogue with submitting States Parties.
The delegation also conveyed thanks to the Subsidiary Body and the Secretariat for their exemplary work. The inscription of the medieval procession was an honour to the country as it identified the space of Echternach as an important centre of European Christianity.
227. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.28. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Parachicos in the traditional January feast of Chiapa de Corzo, nominated by Mexico, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
228. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.29. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Pirekua, traditional song of the P’urhépecha, nominated by Mexico, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
229. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.30. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Traditional Mexican cuisine –authentic, ancestral, ongoing community culture, the Michoacán paradigm, nominated by Mexico, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
230. The delegation of Morocco congratulated Mexico for its excellent nomination but requested the removal of ‘authentic’ as both ‘authentic’ and ‘authenticity’ were not part of the Convention’ vocabulary.
231. The delegation of Mexico had no objection to the suggestion and agreed to remove
‘authentic’. Upon adoption, the delegation expressed warm thanks to Kenya for its hospitality, and where, in Africa, intangible cultural heritage was multi-dimensional and significant. The delegation spoke of the lengthy and complex process to inscribe traditional Mexican cuisine, and thanked UNESCO for its recognition, while the Parachicos festival went back in history as far as the Spanish conquest. The Under Secretary of State for Culture took the floor to express thanks that the song of the P’urhépecha was a recognized element of intangible cultural heritage.
232. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.31. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The Mongolian traditional art of Khöömei, nominated by Mongolia, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
233. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.32. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Naadam, Mongolian traditional festival, nominated by Mongolia, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
234. The delegation of Mongolia expressed gratitude to the Subsidiary Body, the Secretariat and the Committee for the inscription of the two elements, which represented the nomadic civilization and lifestyle of the Mongolian people, and gave thanks to Kenya for its hospitality.
235. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.33. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Al-Bar’ah, music and dance of Oman Dhofari valleys, nominated by Oman, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
236. The delegation of Oman expressed thanks and appreciation to the government of Kenya for its hospitality, and gave thanks to the Committee, the Secretariat and the experts for the examination of the nomination file, with Al-Bar’ah reflecting the cultural diversity of Oman and the importance Oman bestowed on safeguarding its intangible cultural heritage.
237. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.34. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Huaconada, ritual dance of Mito, nominated by Peru, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
238. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.35. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe The scissors dance, nominated by Peru, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
239. Following the projection of a short film, the delegation of Peru thanked the Committee and UNESCO, explaining that the President and the Minister of Culture were keenly awaiting the result, with the ritual dance of Mito dating from the time of the Incas while the unique scissors dance was linked to remote archaeological areas of Peru; both recognized the people of the Andes.
240. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.36. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Daemokjang, traditional wooden architecture, nominated by the Republic of Korea, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
241. The Chairperson of the Subsidiary Body read out draft decision 5.COM 6.37. Seeing no objection, the Chairperson of the Committee declared adopted the decision to inscribe Gagok, lyric song cycles accompanied by an orchestra, nominated by the Republic of Korea, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
242. The delegation of the Republic of Korea congratulated the Chairperson for his hard work and leadership, and Kenya for the organization of the successful meeting. The delegation
242. The delegation of the Republic of Korea congratulated the Chairperson for his hard work and leadership, and Kenya for the organization of the successful meeting. The delegation