Monday, April 18, 2011

Indonesian Recognition by UNESCO

The Saman Cultural Dance is being recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Education Social and Cultural Education as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" according to the Jakarta Post.

This is one of many traditions and cultures from Indonesia that has been recognized by UNESCO wayang (shadow puppets), keris (traditional dagger), batik textiles and angklung (a set of Sundanese musical instruments).


Indonesian Club Saman Dance
BYUH Culture Night Performance at PCC, 2006

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