| Santal Women’s Traditional Wall Painting of Tanore Santal Women’s Traditional Wall Painting of Tanore | |
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Christian (Rajshahi, Rajshahi)
This vibrant heritage practice from Tanore upazila in Rajshahi reflects the artistic expression of Santal women, who traditionally decorate the outer walls of their homes with colorful floral motifs and geometric patterns. Known locally as Baha Chitr... .
The Santal community of Tanore upazila in Rajshahi district recognizes this traditional wall painting as an integral part of their cultural heritage. Practiced primarily by Santal women, this art form reflects their identity, aesthetic values, and co... . খ্রিস্টান (রাজশাহী, রাজশাহী) |
| Traditiinal Saree Weaving Art of Tangail টাঙ্গাইলের ঐতিহ্যবাহী শাড়ি বুনন শিল্প | |
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Rural (Tangail, Dhaka)
The Tangail saree is a popular traditional woven saree that originates from Bangladesh. The name "Tangail Saree" is derived from the place where the weaving art has been practised for centuries. The saree is a long fabric that measures 5.50 meters in... .
Tangail sarees are woven by both Hindu and Muslim communities, known as "Basak" and "Jhola", respectively. The weaving process usually involves male weavers who weave whole fabric and create designs on the saree, followed by women who are involved in... . গ্রামীণ (টাঙ্গাইল, ঢাকা) টাঙ্গাইল শাড়ি একটি জনপ্রিয় ঐতিহ্যবাহী বোনা শাড়ি যা বাংলাদেশ থেকে এসেছে। "টাঙ্গাইল শাড়ি" নামটি এসেছে সেই স্থান থেকে যেখানে শতাব্দী ধরে এই তাঁতশিল্পের চর্চা হয়ে আসছে। শাড়িটি একটি লম্বা কাপড় যার দৈর্ঘ্য ৫.৫০ মিটার এবং প্রস্থ ১.৫ মিটার। টাঙ্গাইলের... . টাঙ্গাইল শাড়ি হিন্দু ও মুসলিম উভয় সম্প্রদায়ের দ্বারা বোনা হয়, যা যথাক্রমে "বাসক" এবং "ঝোলা" নামে পরিচিত। বুনন প্রক্রিয়ায় সাধারণত পুরুষ তাঁতিরা জড়িত থাকে যারা পুরো কাপড় বুনে শাড়ির উপর নকশা তৈরি করে, তারপরে মহিলারা চরকা সুতোয় সেলাই, সুতা রঙ ক... . |
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| Lai Haraoba Lai Haraoba | |
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Meitei (Moulvibazar, Sylhet)
Lai Haraoba is a traditional Manipuri (Meitei) festival celebrated in Meitei communities within the greater Sylhet division of Bangladesh.
This knowledge and practice of Lai Haraoba falls primarily in the domain of social customs and traditions, rit... .
All Manipuri (Meitei) people recognize "Lai Haraoba" as part of their cultural heritage. মাইটেই (মৌলভীবাজার, সিলেট) |
| Dotara Dotara |
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Folk Singer (Kurigram, Rangpur)
Dotara is a must musical instrument to perform Bhawaiya, a tradional song of the northern part of Bangladesh.
Rajbangsi community and the Bhawaiya artists. লোক গায়ক (কুড়িগ্রাম, রংপুর) |
| ধামরাইয়ের ঐতিহ্যবাহী তামা-কাঁসা শিল্প Traditional art of Bronze and Copper crafts of Dhamrai ধামরাইয়ের ঐতিহ্যবাহী তামা-কাঁসা শিল্প Traditional art of Bronze and Copper crafts of Dhamrai | |
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Rural (Dhaka, Dhaka)
The Dhamrai bronze-copper crafts is a traditional crafts-making process that uses the 'lost wax method'. Skilled artisans use this technique to create beautiful works of art, including idols of gods and goddesses, accessories for Puja and other festi... .
Artists community who create the main feature of this craft. Other people in this community who are involved in these activities such as creating mold, metal melting, pouring, hammering, finishing, and finally managing livelihood, etc. গ্রামীণ (ঢাকা, ঢাকা) |
| Ektara [Gupijantra] Ektara [Gupijantra] |
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Baul (Kushtia, Khulna)
Ektara is traditionally an essential instrument of the Baul to perform baul song.
Baul বাউল (কুষ্টিয়া, খুলনা) |
| Dhamer Gaan Dhamer Gaan | |
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Barman (Thakurgaon, Rangpur)
Dhamer Gaan is a rural theater form immensely popular in the Northwest region of Bangladesh (Thakurgaon, Panchagarh and Dinajpur), where all characters are portrayed by male actors. Usually held during the harvest season, Dhamer Gaan theater is perfo... .
Barman, Rajbangshi, Koch indigenous communities. Rural communities of Thakurgaon, Panchagarh and Dinajpur. বার্মান (ঠাকুরগাঁও, রংপুর) |
| Nauk Baich [Boat Race] Nauk Baich [Boat Race] | |
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Bengali (Barishal, Barishal)
Boat Race (Nauka Baich)
Boatmen from the hindu community; Harta Bazar Committee and the Local Government (Union Parishad). বাংলা (বরিশাল, বরিশাল) |
![Nauk Baich [Boat Race]](/heritage_images/1/10/1006/3183.jpg)
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Bengali (Gazipur, Dhaka)
A cultural festival of the Hindu people of the Laxmipur village
The hindu members of the Laxmipur village are part of this heritage. বাংলা (গাজীপুর, ঢাকা) |
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Hindu and Muslim (Gazipur, Dhaka)
Tulsi Leaf and leaf juice (Tulsi Pata) is used for traditional treatment to relief from cough, cold, cold fever and skin diseases. This medicinal leaves juice is prepared by mashing the tulsi leaf and adding some zinger as well as black cumin. Someti... .
Generally Hindu and Muslim both community recognized this element as a part of their cultural heritage. হিন্দু ও মুসলিম (গাজীপুর, ঢাকা) |
| Oshtokalin Lila Kirton Oshtokalin Lila Kirton |
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Hindu (Gazipur, Dhaka)
Oshtokalin Lila Kirton of Lakkhipur Purbapara
Hindu Community of Lakkhipur Purbapara,Gazipur হিন্দু (গাজীপুর, ঢাকা) |
| Charyapada Charyapada | |
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Contemporary Artistes Community (Dhaka, Dhaka)
Ancient Bengali Buddhist Mystic Songs, the oldest testimony of Bangla literature and written language.
The Baul, Fakir and Folksingers. সমসাময়িক শিল্পী সম্প্রদায় (ঢাকা, ঢাকা) |
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| Royani, Folk ritual theatre, based on oral renditions of the Snake Litanies of Goddess Manasa Royani, Folk ritual theatre, based on oral renditions of the Snake Litanies of Goddess Manasa |
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Hindu (Barishal, Barishal)
Royani has no lexical meaning. However, in the Barisal-Patuakhali area, the lyric-story of Smritikatha or Mahatmyagantha, especially the lyric-story of Lakshindar's divinity endeavors from the birth of the serpent-goddess Manasa to his revival is kno... .
Hindu community হিন্দু (বরিশাল, বরিশাল) |
| Fishing techniques of Barishal Fishing techniques of Barishal |
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(Barishal, Barishal)
The fishing techniques of Barishal ensure the livelihood of the locals.
Coastal fishing community of Barishal (বরিশাল, বরিশাল) |
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(Manikganj, Dhaka)
Local people of Mnikganj, specialy the women of the Paul family made this Tepa Putul.
Pal community of the Palora-mitora village of Manikganj (মানিকগঞ্জ, ঢাকা) |
| Beillar Nachari/Lachari (Behular Nachari) Beillar Nachari/Lachari (Behular Nachari) | |
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Manasamangal Performers (Tangail, Dhaka)
In Tangail district of Bangladesh popular folk performance of snake goddess Mansa is called Beillar Nachari/Lachari (Behular Nachari). In Tangail region BeillarNachari/Lachari narrative is performed by Muslimsof marginalized communities. This kind of... .
মানসামঙ্গল পারফর্মার (টাঙ্গাইল, ঢাকা) In Tangail district of Bangladesh popular folk performance of snake goddess Mansa is called Beillar Nachari/Lachari (Behular Nachari). In Tangail region BeillarNachari/Lachari narrative is performed by Muslimsof marginalized communities. This kind of... . |
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| Rickshaw and Rickshaw Art in Dhaka Rickshaw and Rickshaw Art in Dhaka | |
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Bengali (Dhaka, Dhaka)
Craftsmanship related to Rickshaw manufacturing and Rickshaw Art in Dhaka
বাংলা (ঢাকা, ঢাকা) Craftsmanship related to Rickshaw manufacturing and Rickshaw Art in Dhaka |
| Traditional dance of Orao community Traditional dance of Orao community | |
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Orao (Naogaon, Rajshahi)
Men & women of Orao community of Naogaon and Joypurhat district of Bangladesh, dance for entertainment and ritual. But, when they performs for festivals and rituals, they wears specific dresses. Women wears white and red Shari with floral ornaments, ... .
ওরাও (নওগাঁ, রাজশাহী) Men & women of Orao community of Naogaon and Joypurhat district of Bangladesh, dance for entertainment and ritual. But, when they performs for festivals and rituals, they wears specific dresses. Women wears white and red Shari with floral ornaments, ... . |
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| Porabarir Chomchom Porabarir Chomchom | |
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Moyra (Tangail, Dhaka)
Porabarir Chomchom. There is little evidence like makers of rosogolla, to prove who from Porabari first started making Chom chom. However, villagers claim a sweet maker called Dasharath first made this sweet in his village. Now the Ghosh and some Mus... .
মায়রা (টাঙ্গাইল, ঢাকা) Porabarir Chomchom. There is little evidence like makers of rosogolla, to prove who from Porabari first started making Chom chom. However, villagers claim a sweet maker called Dasharath first made this sweet in his village. Now the Ghosh and some Mus... . |
| Phul Pitha, Nakshi Pitha Phul Pitha, Nakshi Pitha | |
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Villagers of Narayanganj (Narayanganj, Dhaka)
Local peoples of Narayanganj made this pitha in different occasions, viz. Eid, Weddings, Shab-e-barat, Birthday, Guest attendance etc.
নারায়ঙ্গঞ্জের গ্রামবাসী (নারায়নগঞ্জ, ঢাকা) Local peoples of Narayanganj made this pitha in different occasions, viz. Eid, Weddings, Shab-e-barat, Birthday, Guest attendance etc. |
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| Sangrain 'Relong Pwe' (water pouring) Sangrain 'Relong Pwe' (water pouring) | |
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Chakma (Rangamati, Chattogram)
'Relong Pwe' or 'Water Festival' of Marma Community falls in the doman of 'Social practices, rituals and festive events'
চাকমা (রাঙ্গামাটি, চট্টগ্রাম) 'Relong Pwe' or 'Water Festival' of Marma Community falls in the doman of 'Social practices, rituals and festive events' |
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Rural (Thakurgaon, Rangpur)
Gosai Gaan is a narrative performance where life of Sri Krishna and the philosophy of Deha Tatwa (physiology) is described through melodious poetry and narrations. This performance is generally performed at the north region of Bangladesh
গ্রামীণ (ঠাকুরগাঁও, রংপুর) Gosai Gaan is a narrative performance where life of Sri Krishna and the philosophy of Deha Tatwa (physiology) is described through melodious poetry and narrations. This performance is generally performed at the north region of Bangladesh |
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Urban (Mymensingh, Mymensingh)
Date juice, alternately known as the wild, sugar or silver date palm, phoenix sylvestris, is cultivated and tapped to be consumed fresh, or processed, in Bangladesh. It is a popular culinary practice that falls in the ICH Domain of Social practices, ... .
শহুরে (ময়মনসিংহ, ময়মনসিংহ) Date juice, alternately known as the wild, sugar or silver date palm, phoenix sylvestris, is cultivated and tapped to be consumed fresh, or processed, in Bangladesh. It is a popular culinary practice that falls in the ICH Domain of Social practices, ... . |
| Mudhouses in North Bengal Mudhouses in North Bengal | |
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Rural (Bogura, Rajshahi)
Mudhouses are a historically traditional way of housing practiced in North Bangladesh and other parts of the region. The practice and knowledge of developing mud houses falls under the domain of traditional craftsmanship.
গ্রামীণ (বগুড়া, রাজশাহী) Mudhouses are a historically traditional way of housing practiced in North Bangladesh and other parts of the region. The practice and knowledge of developing mud houses falls under the domain of traditional craftsmanship. |
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| Shatranji craftsmanship Shatranji craftsmanship | |
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Urban (Rangpur, Rangpur)
Shatranji craftsmanship- a creative art of weaving
শহুরে (রংপুর, রংপুর) Shatranji craftsmanship- a creative art of weaving |
| 'Nobanno'- New Harvest Celebration 'Nobanno'- New Harvest Celebration | |
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Rural (Rajshahi, Rajshahi)
Agriculture-centric folk festival Nabanna, a celebration of new harvest, falls in ICH Domain 3 which includes festive events.
গ্রামীণ (রাজশাহী, রাজশাহী) Agriculture-centric folk festival Nabanna, a celebration of new harvest, falls in ICH Domain 3 which includes festive events. |
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| Process of making dry fish, Chyapa sutki Process of making dry fish, Chyāpā śuṭki (চ্যাপা শুঁটকি) | |
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Rural (Sylhet, Sylhet)
The food that adds to the taste buds of Bengalis is Chyapa (dry/fermented fish) which is a popular culinary practice, falling under Domain 3
গ্রামীণ (সিলেট, সিলেট) The food that adds to the taste buds of Bengalis is Chyapa (dry/fermented fish) which is a popular culinary practice, falling under Domain 3 |
| Manipuri Maharaslila Maṇipuri Mahārāslīlā (মণিপুরি মহারাসলীলা) | |
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Manipuri (Moulvibazar, Sylhet)
Ma?ipuri Maharaslila is a spiritual festival of the Manipuris to celebrate the Divine Love of Lord Krs?a and his devotee Radha, which includes performances and village fairs, thus falling under all the ICH domains.
মণিপুরি (মৌলভীবাজার, সিলেট) Maṇipuri Mahārāslīlā is a spiritual festival of the Manipuris to celebrate the Divine Love of Lord Krsṅa and his devotee Radha, which includes performances and village fairs, thus falling under all the ICH domains. |
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Hindu (Moulvibazar, Sylhet)
Dhamail is a dance from of Sylhet district which is a combination of Sylheti folk music and oral culture ,falling in ICH domains 1, 2 and 3.
হিন্দু (মৌলভীবাজার, সিলেট) Dhamail is a dance from of Sylhet district which is a combination of Sylheti folk music and oral culture ,falling in ICH domains 1, 2 and 3. |
| Pathin Weaving of Hajong: Process and Technique Pathin (পাথিন) Weaving of Hajong: Process and Technique | |
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Rural (Netrakona, Mymensingh)
Pathin is a wrap-around skirt worn by the women of the Hajong tribe, who reside both in Bangladesh & India. Weaving of pathin is a unique craft which falls under ICH Domain 5.
গ্রামীণ (নেত্রকোণা, ময়মনসিংহ) Pathin (পাথিন) is a wrap-around skirt worn by the women of the Hajong tribe, who reside both in Bangladesh & India. Weaving of pathin is a unique craft which falls under ICH Domain 5. |
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Muslim (Dhaka, Dhaka)
মুসলিম (ঢাকা, ঢাকা) |
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Manasamangal Performers (Tangail, Dhaka)
Bangladesh a low-lying riverine country on the northern littoral of the Bay of Bengal is not just a confluence of rivers from the East, West and the North, but also a land that has witnessed the convergence of mystic beliefs from far and wide. Often... .
Marginalized rural Hindu and Muslim communities মানসামঙ্গল পারফর্মার (টাঙ্গাইল, ঢাকা) Bangladesh a low-lying riverine country on the northern littoral of the Bay of Bengal is not just a confluence of rivers from the East, West and the North, but also a land that has witnessed the convergence of mystic beliefs from far and wide. Often... . Marginalized rural Hindu and Muslim communities |
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| Process of making dry fish, Chapa Sutki Process of making dry fish, Chapa Sutki |
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Fishing Community (Kishoregonj, Dhaka)
The food that adds to the taste buds of Bengalis is Chyapa (dry/fermented fish) which is a popular culinary practice, falling under Domain 3
মাছ ধরা সম্প্রদায় (কিশোরগঞ্জ, ঢাকা) |
| Dhattri Biddya (Traditional Midwifery) Dhattri Biddya (Traditional Midwifery) | |
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Rural (Munshiganj, Dhaka)
Traditional child delivery system, falling under Domain 3 of Social Practices
গ্রামীণ (মুন্সিগঞ্জ, ঢাকা) |
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| Poddar Nachon/Lachon Poddar Nachon/Lachon | |
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Hindu and Muslim (Kushtia, Khulna)
This is a ritual performance which falls under the third ICH domain - Social practices, rituals and festive events
হিন্দু ও মুসলিম (কুষ্টিয়া, খুলনা) |
| Vows of Chaitra Sankranti Vows of Chaitra Sankranti | |
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Hindu (Mymensingh, Mymensingh)
Chaitra Sankranti is the last day of the Bengali year. On this day of the month of Chaitra, vows are observed for healing, good wishes and increase of agricultural crops, which is known as Chaita sankranti vow. This vow is observed in Mymensingh regi... .
হিন্দু (ময়মনসিংহ, ময়মনসিংহ) |
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Hindu (Mymensingh, Mymensingh)
Kirtan is basically a type of song that combines the characteristics or praises of the gods. People of Hindu Community sing this song. Every morning in the month of Damodar, kirtan groups go out in the city. They dance and sang Hore Krishna Song.. As... .
হিন্দু (ময়মনসিংহ, ময়মনসিংহ) |
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Hindu (Mymensingh, Mymensingh)
Preservation of Field in vow in Haluaghat region
হিন্দু (ময়মনসিংহ, ময়মনসিংহ) |
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| Ras Mela of Kantajir Mandir Ras Mela of Kantajir Mandir | |
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Hindu (Dinajpur, Rangpur)
Ras Mela or Ras Festival of Kantajir Temple, falling in Domain 3 - Social practices, rituals and festive events.
হিন্দু (দিনাজপুর, রংপুর) |
| Abritti, the art of recitation. Abritti, the art of recitation. | |
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Urban (Dhaka, Dhaka)
‘The lexical meaning of recitation is that which matches, is repeated reading or re-reading. If you recite the recitation over and over again, that is the recitation in the lexical sense. Recitation is the study of artistic aesthetic sense in creativ... .
শহুরে (ঢাকা, ঢাকা) |
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| Indian classical dances performed in Dhaka. Indian classical dances performed in Dhaka. | |
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Urban (Dhaka, Dhaka)
The culture of performing Indian classical dances took roots in Dhaka after 1971, and falls in the domain of Performing Arts.
শহুরে (ঢাকা, ঢাকা) |
| Royani (Folk Ritual Performance) Royani (Folk Ritual Performance) |
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Hindu (Barishal, Barishal)
The Rayani song is a popular rendition of the Padma Purana in the greater Barisal region of South Bengal. Unlike other traditional theater performances, women are the main actors in Rayani song performances, while men play the role of musicians. Two ... .
হিন্দু (বরিশাল, বরিশাল) |
| Baul Gurubad Baul Gurubad | |
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Baul (Kushtia, Khulna)
‘Gurubad’, fidelity and devotion toward the preceptor, is at the heart of the radical belief system of the Bauls, or mystical seers, falling in the ICH domain of ‘Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe’.
বাউল (কুষ্টিয়া, খুলনা) |