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- Country :
- Mongolia
- ICH Domain :
- Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage Performing Arts Social practices, rituals, festive events
- Location :
- Ovorkhangai, Bulgan, Arkhangai, Dundgovi, Tov, Bayankhongor, Omnogobi provinces
- Year of Designation :
- 2010
Description :
Dembee is a form of entertainment closely associated with the airag (mare’s fermented milk) culture of nomadic Mongols. Dembee is a type of a game to guess the total number of fingers of two people through its own established phrase of verses, rhyming and distinct melody. The tradition of dembeedekh is an example of how deeply the music is involved in the livelihood of Mongols.
Meaning :
Finger guessing game is popularly played during summer and autumn, when ajrag (fermented-mare’s milk) is abundant.
Transmission method :
by participation in the Dembee and apprenticeship training
Communities :
Dembee is a form of entertainment closely associated with the airag (mare’s fermented milk) culture of nomadic Mongols. Dembee is a type of a game to guess the total number of fingers of two people through its own established phrase of verses, rhyming and distinct melody. The tradition of dembeedekh is an example of how deeply the music is involved in the livelihood of Mongols.
UNESCO LIST :
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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