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Nijemo kolo

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Nijemo kolo
GenreFolk dance
OriginDalmatian Hinterland, Croatia
Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland
CountryCroatia
Reference00359
RegionEurope and North America
Inscription history
Inscription2011 (6th session)
ListRepresentative

Nijemo kolo (pronounced [nijêːmo kôlo]) is a silent dance originating from the Dalmatian hinterland in southern Croatia. In 2011 it was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.[1]

Description

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Nijemo kolo is performed by a group forming a closed circle with the men leading their female partners in quick steps, which are often vigorous and daunting.[2] The most noticeable aspect of the dance is that it performed entirely without music.

Today, Nijemo kolo continues to be performed by local village groups and can be seen in festivals, competitions, fairs, church celebrations, and weddings.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland". UNESCO. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
  2. ^ a b "Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland". Republika Hrvatska ministarstvo kulture i medija.
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