Falconry, a living human heritage
Title
Falconry, a living human heritage
Alternative Title
Шувуучлахуй буюу бүргэдээр ан хийх зан үйл
Publication Type
Language
mon
eng
Location
Mongolia
Keywords
Kazakh
Falconry
Human heritage
Rituals
Hunting
Relevance to ICH Safeguarding
ICH Genre
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
Active Contribution
Mongolia, FY 2024