UNESCO intangible cultural heritage (Echternach procession)

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The UNESCO intangible cultural heritage (Echternach procession) is a centuries-old Roman Catholic hopping procession held annually in Echternach, Luxembourg, in honor of Saint Willibrord, renowned for its unique rhythmic steps and deep religious and cultural significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Roman Catholic religious procession
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity element
intangible cultural heritage element
pilgrimage
ritual dance
associatedWith Basilica of Saint Willibrord NERFINISHED
Echternach Abbey NERFINISHED
Pentecost NERFINISHED
country Luxembourg
endPoint Basilica of Saint Willibrord NERFINISHED
estimatedAge over 500 years
frequency annual
hasCulturalSignificance identity-building
religious
social
hasLegalProtection national cultural heritage protection in Luxembourg
hasParticipantType international visitors
local inhabitants
pilgrims
heritageDesignation UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED
honours Saint Willibrord NERFINISHED
inscriptionOnUNESCOList 2008
languageOfPractice French
German
Luxembourgish NERFINISHED
linkedTo cult of Saint Willibrord
healing traditions
vows and thanksgiving
locatedIn Echternach NERFINISHED
movementPattern forward steps
sideways steps
movementType hopping
musicInstrument brass band
drums
occursOn Whit Tuesday NERFINISHED
organisedBy Roman Catholic Church in Echternach NERFINISHED
local parish
municipality of Echternach NERFINISHED
originPeriod Middle Ages NERFINISHED
recognizedBy Government of Luxembourg NERFINISHED
UNESCO
religion Roman Catholicism
rhythm accompanied by music
startPoint Echternach town NERFINISHED
transmissionMethod community practice
intergenerational oral transmission
UNESCOIntangibleHeritageDomain performing arts
social practices, rituals and festive events
UNESCOList Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED

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Canton of Echternach hasCulturalHeritage UNESCO intangible cultural heritage (Echternach procession)