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Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright Manage No EE00001332 Country Kazakhstan ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations Performing Arts Social practices, rituals, festive events Address Territory where performance of Korkyt Ata kuys is actively practiced, is located in Kyzylorda region. The main areas where Korkyt Ata's kuy traditions as well as historical information about the personality of Korkyt Ata are best safeguarded – are Kazalinsky and Karmakchi districts of Kyzylorda region. It is believed that Korkyt Ata was a native of the steppe along the Syr-Darya and his tomb is on the bank of this river at Karmakchi district of Kyzylorda region. Also, in various regions of Kazakhstan there are well-known Kobyzshi who perform Korkyt kuy: in Zhambyl, Almaty and South Kazakhstan regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty and Astana cities.
| Description | The epic culture, folk tales and music of Korkyt Ata are based on twelve heroic legends, stories and tales and thirteen traditional musical compositions shared and transmitted across the generations through oral expressions, performing arts, cultural codes and musical compositions. Korkyt Ata appears in each story as a legendary figure and wise individual, a sage of minstrels whose words, music and expressions of wisdom relate to traditions of birth, marriage and death. In the musical compositions, the main intonations are reproduced using a musical instrument called the Kobyz through the sounds of nature, and imitation soundscapes are characteristic of this medium (such as the imitation of a wolf’s howl or a swan’s note). The musical compositions are all interconnected by the epic stories that accompany them. The element encompasses social, cultural and moral values such as heroism, dialogue, physical and spiritual wellness and unity as well as respect for nature, and contains profound knowledge about the history and culture of Turkic-speaking communities. It is practiced and sustained by the community concerned on a wide variety of occasions – from family events to national and international festivals – and is therefore well-rooted in society, serving as a connecting thread between generations. |
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| Social and cultural significance | The communities believe that the Kuys of Korkyt Ata, which we can still hear today in various holidays, social gatherings and ets., give people a strong sense of patriotism, contributing to the shaping of national identities. The element was safeguarded due to its bearers – community of epic and tale narrators and music performers. Today, the element is transmitted in two ways: informal – within the family or community, and formal - in various educational institutions. From family events to national and international festivities the element is sustained and practiced during a wide variety of occasions in various cultural spaces and therefore is well rooted in society. Social and cultural functions that are stressed in the element, like, importance of family, role of women in society, sharing, solidarity, hospitality, fairness, honesty and respect to other people from different social and cultural backgrounds are basic principles of the element. |
| Transmission method | Basic form of transmitting the element is the non-formal system, within the community, from master to apprentice. Most epic and tale narrators and music performers transmit the knowledge and skills to their apprentices. Also, masters teach basic stories, rhythmic forms of kobyz playing and many other skills, which are perfected during public performances. Cultural spaces of performances vary from local holidays to national celebrations. The transfer of the element takes place both in the traditional environment from generation to generation, also in the formal education system. Currently, Korkyt performers are trained at the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, the Kazakh National University of Arts, the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University, the Tchaikovsky Music College, the Kulyash Baiseitova Music School for Gifted Children, and the Akhmet Zhubanov Children's Music School. |
| Community | Main bearers and practitioners of the element are: communities of epic, folk tales narrators and music performers. Community of music performers of Korkyt Ata kuys (other name Kobyzshi) with traditional instrument Kobyz. Great contribution to safeguarding of the element is made also by representatives of Korkyt Ata Ata kuys researches' community: PF “Intangible heritage of the Turkic world", Center of Korkyttanu of the Kyzylorda State University. |
| Type of UNESCO List | Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity |
| Incribed year in UNESCO List | 2018 |
Information source
Kazakhstan National Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage
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