India
India carries diverse living traditions in ritual, festivals, yoga, music, dance and theatre.
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Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Mela is a living ritual and festival tradition associated with India and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Ramlila
Ramlila is a living performing arts tradition associated with India and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Koodiyattam Sanskrit theatre
Koodiyattam Sanskrit theatre is a living performing arts tradition associated with India and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Yoga
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Yoga is a living knowledge and social practice tradition associated with India and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Durga Puja in Kolkata
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Durga Puja in Kolkata is a living ritual and festival tradition associated with India and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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