Samba de Roda
Samba de Roda is a living performing arts tradition associated with Brazil and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Image: Ministério da Cultura Samba de roda com baianas e Olívia Santana, by Ministério da Cultura, source, CC BY 2.0
Simple explanation
In simple terms, it shows how communities pass on performing arts through practice, teaching, shared memory and public occasions.
History
The tradition has been shaped by local communities over generations and continues through families, masters, performers, ritual specialists or everyday practitioners.
Why it matters
It keeps cultural knowledge visible, supports community identity and gives younger generations a practical way to learn inherited skills.
Source credibility
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- Source link
- https://ich.unesco.org/en/lists
- Image copyright
- Ministério da Cultura Samba de roda com baianas e Olívia Santana · Ministério da Cultura · CC BY 2.0 · Source
- Verification status
- Review pending
- UNESCO year
- 2008
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