Intangible Cultural Heritage (Tarasque festivals and processions of Tarascon)
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Intangible cultural heritage element
Processional ritual
Traditional festival
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity element
Intangible Cultural Heritage (Tarasque festivals and processions of Tarascon) is a UNESCO-recognized traditional celebration in Tarascon, France, centered on processions and rituals honoring the legendary dragon-like creature known as the Tarasque.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Tarasque festivals and processions of Tarascon | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Intangible cultural heritage element
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Processional ritual ⓘ Traditional festival ⓘ UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity element ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
Strengthen social cohesion in Tarascon
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Transmit local legends to younger generations ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Saint Martha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Legend of the Tarasque NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| celebratedBy |
Inhabitants of Tarascon
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Visitors and pilgrims ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| culturalArea |
Occitan traditions
NERFINISHED
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Provençal culture ⓘ |
| documentedIn | UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nomination files ⓘ |
| earlierList | Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| features |
Costumed performances
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Dance ⓘ Large Tarasque effigy ⓘ Music ⓘ Parades ⓘ Processions ⓘ Rituals ⓘ |
| hasName | Tarasque festivals and processions of Tarascon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageType |
Oral traditions and expressions
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Social practices, rituals and festive events ⓘ |
| honors | Tarasque NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includes |
Blessing ceremonies
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Community banquets ⓘ Public games and performances ⓘ |
| inscriptionYear | 2005 ⓘ |
| languageOfExpression |
French
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Occitan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Bouches-du-Rhône
NERFINISHED
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur ⓘ Southern France NERFINISHED ⓘ Tarascon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occurs | Annually ⓘ |
| partOf | Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protects |
Collective memory of the Tarasque legend
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Local identity of Tarascon ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | UNESCO ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Bestiary and dragon folklore in Europe
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Mediterranean festival traditions ⓘ |
| religiousDimension |
Catholic traditions
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Veneration of Saint Martha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| transmittedBy |
Associations and brotherhoods of Tarascon
NERFINISHED
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Local community of Tarascon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| UNESCOStatus | Inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ⓘ |
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