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Intangible heritage | Culture and traditions
Pehlevanliq: Zorkhana sports and traditional wrestling
Language: Azerbaijani, subtitles English
Pehlevanliq culture in Azerbaijan includes games and sports, such as wrestling, and individual performances. Pehlevans use specific tools that resemble medieval weapons (such as swords, shields and bows), but are heavier (originally, to allow pehlevans to handle real weapons easily). The competitions are overseen by referees and accompanied by music or fast-beating drums
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Place/region:
Azerbaijan,
Asia
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Publisher: Azerbaijan. Ministry of Culture
Published in:
Rights: UNESCO; Azerbaijan. Ministry of Culture
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Publisher: Azerbaijan. Ministry of Culture
Published in:
Rights: UNESCO; Azerbaijan. Ministry of Culture
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