US EditionSwitzerland Seeks UNESCO Recognition for Yodeling as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Switzerland aims to protect yodeling as a cultural heritage with 12,000 practitioners in 780 groups, integrating it into education and folk music traditions.
- Yodeling, an ancient form of singing practiced in Switzerland and other parts of the world, could soon be recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage tradition.
- Over 20,000 Swiss are members of official yodeling societies, with a triennial festival that draws up to 150,000 fans to enjoy yodeling competitions.
- Efforts are underway to sustain and modernize yodeling, such as teaching it in Swiss primary schools and incorporating it into various musical genres.
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Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern
Switzerland's government is looking for a shout-out from U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, to include the tradition of yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage. Modern-day promoters emphasise that the yodel is far more than the mountain cries of yesteryear, but a popular, modern form of singing. A decision is expected by the end of 2025.
Swiss Seek Cultural Heritage Recognition From United Nations For Yodelling
Yodel-ay-hee ... what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoed through the Alps, and more recently have morphed into popular song and folk music, could soon reap a response - from faraway Paris.
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Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern
The Swiss government is looking for a shout-out from the U.N. cultural agency to include yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage.
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