The
dance was not performed in other parts of the country until the middle
of the 20th century. For over four centuries the Drametse community had
been the sole custodian of this unique cultural expression of the human
creative genius.
Likely
to be the last proclamation, this international distinction rewards popular
and traditional forms of heritage such as oral expressions, music, rituals,
social practices, traditional craftsmanship or knowledge concerning nature
and the universe. |
