Question

Q22. Which of the following has/have been included in the UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage?

1. Kumbh Mela 2. Sankirtana

3. Chhau dance

Select the correct answer using the codes given:

• A. (a) Only 1
• B. (b) Only 1 and 2
• C. (c) Only 2 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(d) All of the above

Recently UNESCO has inscribed Kumbh Mela on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Yoga – An ancient spiritual discipline which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body.

• Traditional brass and copper craft of utensils among thatheras in Punjab
• Sankirtana - ritual singing, dancing and drumming of Manipur
• Buddhist chanting of Ladakh - recitation of sacred Buddhist texts
• Chhau Dance – This dance, performed with a mask, is the tribal martial dance from eastern India that enacts episodes from epics (Mahabharata, Ramayana etc.), local folklore and abstract themes.
• Kalbelia Folk Songs and Dance – Kalbelia song and dance is performed by Rajasthani tribe, Kalbelia who are also known as snakecharmers.
• Kudiyattam - It is the last living performance tradition of Sanskrit theatre of Kerela
• Tradition of Vedic Chanting
• Ramlila - the traditional performance of the Ramayana
• Ramman - religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India
• Mudiyettu - ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala
• Novruz – It marks the Parsi new year and ushering in spring.