Taskiwin, martial dance of the western High Atlas

UNESCO: List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding - 2017
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Description: Taskiwin is a martial dance specific to the western High Atlas that gets its name from the horn each dancer carries. It involves shaking one’s shoulders to the rhythm of tambourines and flutes. The practice is threatened by several factors including globalization, young people’s increasing disdain for traditional heritage practices and a decline in the related craftsmanship. The last two decades have nonetheless seen an increased collective awareness among communities, and dedicated associations have been set up to safeguard the practice.
Country(ies): Morocco
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