Question

An intangible cultural heritage is a practice, representation, expression, knowledge or skill considered by UNESCO to be part of a place's cultural heritage. It comprises "nonphysical intellectual property, such as folklore, customs, beliefs, traditions, knowledge and language" in contrast to tangible heritage. Which is the Indian Intangible Cultural Heritage included in the UNESCO's list?

• A. Theyyam, ritual form of worship in Kerala
• B. Mohiniyattam, lasya subgenre of dance
• C. Padayani, traditional folk dance and a ritual art form of Kerala
• D. Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala

• India has a total of 15 intangible cultural heritages included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

• Mudiyettu is a traditional ritual theatre and folk dance drama from Kerala, India.

• It's a key part of the worship of the goddess Bhadrakali and is performed in temples, particularly in the central districts of the state, after the harvest season.