Strengthening the capacities of States Parties for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Western Africa (Sahel)

Países beneficiarios: Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Malí, Níger (el), Senegal

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the ‘M’Bolon’, a traditional musical percussion instrument

Países beneficiarios: Malí

Resumen:

The M'bolon is a traditional percussion musical instrument that is mainly found in the administrative regions of Sikasso (Kolondieba and Koutiala Circles) and Koulikoro in the Mandinka cultural area in Mali. It consists of a calabash covered with calf skin, with a wooden handle on which are attached skin strings. The M'bolon was traditionally played to encourage farmers before agricultural ›››

Strengthening the capacities of States Parties for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Western Africa (Sahel)

Países beneficiarios: Cabo Verde, Malí, Níger (el), Senegal

Inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Mali with a view to its urgent safeguarding

Países beneficiarios: Malí

Resumen:

Since January 2012, Malian cultural heritage has suffered tremendous damage following the occupation of northern and east-central regions by armed groups and extremists. Cultural practices ranging from rituals, traditional music and festive events to craftsmanship were curtailed by the prohibitions imposed by the occupants. People had fear of being stigmatized or targeted of retributive attacks. The damage to intangible cultural heritage ›››

Noticias y actividades:

• 2017-07-03 – 211 elements of the Malian intangible cultural heritage inventoried for their urgent safeguarding
• 2015-02-12 – Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa

Implementation of proposed safeguarding measures for the Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké

Países beneficiarios: Malí

Resumen:

This project aims to contribute to the safeguarding of Sanké mon: collective fishing rite of the Sanké, inscribed in 2009 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The Sanké mon is a ritual and festive event held each year at the pond of Sanké in the city of San, located 490 km north of Bamako. The objectives of ›››

Secret society of Korèdugaw, the rite of wisdom, in Mali

Países beneficiarios: Malí

Resumen:

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2011, at which time the Committee inscribed the Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali (Decision 6.COM 8.12). ›››

Plan de acción de salvaguardia del Yaaral y del Degal

Países beneficiarios: Malí

Resumen:

Organizadas por los pueblos peul, las fiestas del yaaral y el degal marcan la travesía del río Níger, dos veces al año, de manadas de ganado. Esta trashumancia da lugar a diversas celebraciones y manifestaciones muy apreciadas, como competiciones para determinar la manada mejor aderezada, declamaciones de poemas pastoriles y canciones. Este proyecto de salvaguardia tiene por objeto mejorar el con ›››

Mejoramiento de la producción tradicional de perlas en África del Oeste

Países beneficiarios: Ghana, Malí

Resumen:

Beads are widely used in West African cultures; major passages of life, for instance, are marked by the wearing of appropriate beads. In addition to their function in social and cultural expressions, the continuation of beads production is important for economic empowerment and sustainable development. With a view to strengthening traditional beads production, the project included a survey on the ›››