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Mexico

Mexico's living heritage connects food, music, remembrance, horsemanship and community festivals.

Region: Latin AmericaHeritage items: 5
Charreria riders performing in Mexico

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Charreria

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Charreria is a living knowledge and social practice tradition associated with Mexico and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.

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Traditional Mexican cuisine

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Traditional Mexican cuisine is a living food culture tradition associated with Mexico and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.

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Mariachi

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Mariachi is a living performing arts tradition associated with Mexico and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.

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Day of the Dead

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Day of the Dead is a living ritual and festival tradition associated with Mexico and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.

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Parachicos in the January feast of Chiapa de Corzo

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Parachicos in the January feast of Chiapa de Corzo is a living ritual and festival tradition associated with Mexico and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.

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Dragon Boat Festival

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Kabuki theatre

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Washoku

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Washoku refers to traditional Japanese dietary culture, especially the knowledge of seasonal ingredients, balanced presentation, shared meals and food customs around New Year.

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