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Intangible Heritage

Cultural Mapping of music instrument of the indigenous people of Bangladesh

In 2004 the Indigenous people decade 1995 – 2004 ended. To mark this year, UNESCO carried out an extensive fieldwork base research study on Musical instruments of indigenous people of Hill tracts region of Bangladesh . The objectives were to prepare a database on the existing and extinct (as much possible) musical instruments of indigenous people. This research focused on mapping of Musical Instruments including design, techniques, use, sample collection, artistic importance etc. First phase has been completed. After second phase, UNESCO is planning to go for second phase of the study and bring out the collected data Create database and digital documentation of the music instruments of indigenous peoples of Bangladesh with expectation that it may create opportunities for cultural revival of these valuable treasures.

International Music Conference 2005

Religious, devotional and secular classic music have developed over the centuries in Bangladesh . As part of intercultural dialogue on religion, a three days long international Music conference was part of inter-religious dialogue. Musicians, vocal and instrumental, from Bangladesh , Pakistan , India , Germany , Japan etc. have performed. The conference mainly focused on various form of classic and traditional forms music in Bangladesh and from abroad.

Classical vocal and instrument music event

As part of the promotion of various classical music forms and practice in Bangladesh , a music event was organized in October 2004. Mr. Rezwan Ali, renowned classical artist along with other artists performed classical vocal and instrumental in the evening.

Baul Songs Festival 2004

There is a wealth of cultural treasures that need to be enhanced and be made better known. Refined and sophisticated but also popular forms of music have been shaping the cultural identity of this land throughout the centuries and are still very much alive, albeit in certain circles only. Culture and this especially true for music, needs to be shared as it belongs to the nation and its all people, reflecting very effectively, thanks to its manifold manifestations, the national identity of this country. Also with a view to safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage of Bangladesh, UNESCO organized Baul festival 2004.

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