Kochari, traditional group dance

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2017 URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01295 Description: Kochari is a traditional dance that is widely performed during holidays, festive celebrations and family ceremonies. It is open to all participants and provides a sense of shared identity, solidarity and mutual respect. Non-formal transmission occurs within families and from older to younger people, while methods of formal transmission include educational programmes in youth arts centres, regular dance classes held and institutional initiatives. Experienced practitioners play a key role in efforts to safeguard the element and ensure its viability. Country(ies): Armenia © Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia, 2016 Duration: 00:09:31 - Support: DVD (0129500004)