Urtiin Duu, traditional folk long song
| Author(s) | National Center for Cultural Heritage en Соёлын өвийн үндэсний төв |
|---|---|
| Title | Urtiin Duu, traditional folk long song |
| Alternative Title | Монгол ардын уртын дуу |
| Publication Type | Audio-Visual Material |
| Language | mon eng |
| Location | Mongolia |
| Keywords | Long song Morin khuur Nomads Festive events Music Urtiin Duu |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | promotion heritage management |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: music |
| Description | Inscribed in 2008 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2005). The Urtiin duu, or “long song,” is one of the two major forms of Mongolian songs, the other being the short song” (bogino duu). As a ritual form of expression associated with important celebrations and festivities, Urtiin duu plays a distinct and honored role in Mongolian society. It is performed at weddings, the inauguration of a new home, the birth of a child, the branding of foals, and other social events celebrated by Mongolia’s nomadic communities. The Urtiin duu can also be heard at the Naadam, a festivity featuring wrestling, archery, and horseracing competitions. |
| Publisher | National Center for Cultural Heritage |
| Place of Publication | Mongolia |
| Date of Publication | 2022 |
| Academic Field | heritage management |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Mongolia |
| Contributor | Council for Cultural Heritage Networking and Communication |
| Active Contribution | Mongolia, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |