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  2. Doljanchi - Wikipedia

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    Dol or doljanchi (Korean: 돌; λŒμž”μΉ˜) is a Korean tradition that celebrates a baby's first birthday.. The tradition has been practiced since the early Joseon period. The ceremony typically involves the ritual offering of a samsinsang to the god Samsin (whom is said to watch over children), the preparation of a dolsang with various foods and ritual objects, and a doljabi (based on the ...

  3. Korean birthday celebrations - Wikipedia

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    The doljabi is the main celebration of dol. A large table is prepared with over a dozen different types of rice cakes or tteok (the main food). Some types of tteok are baekseolgi (white steamed rice cakes), susu-gyeongdan (rice cakes coated with rough red bean powder), mujigae-tteok (rainbow-colored steamed rice cakes) and gyepi-tteok (puffed ...

  4. Zhuazhou - Wikipedia

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    During the Northern and Southern Dynasties.There is a clear record of the ceremony of Zhuazhou in the Yanshi Jiaxun of Yan Zhitui of Northern Qi.When many writings talk about the history of the Zhuazhou custom, they all say that this custom has been popular in the Jiangnan area (regions south of the Yangtze River) of China at least during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and gradually ...

  5. Folk arts of Karnataka - Wikipedia

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    The ritual dances of Karnataka are known as Kunitha.One such dance is the Dollu Kunitha, a popular dance form accompanied by singing and the beats of decorated drums.This dance is primarily performed by men from the Kuruba Gowda caste.

  6. Dinagyang - Wikipedia

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    Since 1978, the Dinagyang Festival has grown into a significant religious and cultural event. The festival has now diversified to include other cultural presentations, sports competitions, food festivals, a beauty pageant, car shows, music festivals, and various side events. The Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) currently manages and ...

  7. Culture of Ladakh - Wikipedia

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    [10] [11] Folk music is an integral part of Ladakh's culture. Music is often inspired by the surrounding physical features. [ 12 ] Morup Namgyal is an avid preservationist and during his 30-year career working at Ladakh's only radio station (All India Radio, Leh) he recorded a vast archive of Ladakhi folk songs.

  8. Folklore of India - Wikipedia

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    India has a rich and varied tradition of folk music and numerous types of folk songs. Some traditional folk song genres have been recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage listed by UNESCO. Among these traditions, a well-known musical and religious repertoire is known as Baul, which has become famous

  9. Culture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Polonnaruwa Vatadage Sri Lanka Ceylon Tea. The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long been influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism originated in Sri Lanka itself (newly found records indicate this, and it is different from other religions from both Sri Lanka or India) (previously the ...