Traditional music of the Morin Khuur
| Author(s) | National Center for Cultural Heritage en Соёлын өвийн үндэсний төв |
|---|---|
| Title | Traditional music of the Morin Khuur |
| Alternative Title | Морин хуур хөгжмийн уламжлалт урлаг |
| Publication Type | Audio-Visual Material |
| Language | mon eng |
| Location | Mongolia |
| Keywords | Morin khuur Fiddle Musical instrument Horse Long song |
| 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 2003) The two-stringed fiddle morin khuur has figured prominently in Mongolia’s nomadic culture. String instruments adorned with horse heads are attested to by written sources dating from the Mongol Empire of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The fiddle’s significance extends beyond its function as a musical instrument, for it was traditionally an integral part of the rituals and everyday activities of the Mongolian nomads. |
| 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 | |