Falconry, a living human heritage
| Author(s) | National Center for Cultural Heritage en Соёлын өвийн үндэсний төв |
|---|---|
| Title | Falconry, a living human heritage |
| Alternative Title | Шувуучлахуй буюу бүргэдээр ан хийх зан үйл |
| Publication Type | Audio-Visual Material |
| Language | mon eng |
| Location | Mongolia |
| Keywords | Kazakh Falconry Human heritage Rituals Hunting |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | promotion heritage management |
| ICH Genre | social practices |
| Description | Inscribed in 2021 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Falconry is the traditional art and practice of training and flying falcons (and sometimes eagles, hawks, buzzards, and other birds of prey). It has been practiced for over 4000 years. The practice of falconry in early and medieval periods of history is documented in many parts of the world. Originally a means of obtaining food, falconry has acquired other values over time and has been integrated into communities as a social and recreational practice and as a way of connecting with nature. Today, falconry is practiced by people of all ages in many countries. As an important cultural symbol in many of those countries, it is transmitted from generation to generation through a variety of means, including through mentoring, within families, or in training clubs. The modern practice of falconry focuses on safeguarding falcons, quarry, and habitats, as well as the practice itself. |
| 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 | |