ICH Inheritors · Craftsmanship and Dedication
They are the guardians of skills and the transmitters of culture
Ahmat Tursun
Uyghur · Twelve Muqam
Age: 72Practice: 55 years
"Muqam is my life. I will dedicate my whole life to inheriting it."
Live Performance VideoView Details →
Jusup Mamay
Kyrgyz · Manas Epic
Age: 85Practice: 60 years
"The epic is the precious legacy our ancestors left us. It must not be lost in my generation."
Epic Recitation VideoView Details →
Bater
Mongolian · Mongolian Long Song
Age: 68Practice: 50 years
"Long song is the voice of the grassland. I want it to continue echoing across the earth."
Long Song Performance VideoView Details →
Ayigul
Kazakh · Aken Aytes
Age: 55Practice: 40 years
"Aytes is the collision of wisdom. I want to pass this skill to the younger generation."
Duet Performance VideoView Details →
Wuliji
Mongolian · Jangar Epic
Age: 78Practice: 58 years
"The epic is our spiritual home. I will keep singing it."
Epic Performance VideoView Details →
Kurban
Kyrgyz · Komuz Art
Age: 62Practice: 45 years
"The sound of Komuz will echo forever on the grassland."
Komuz Performance VideoView Details →
Field Research Documentation
Capturing precious moments from visits, showcasing the real life and working environment of inheritors
