UN Says Azeri Horse Game a 'Intangible Heritage' That Needs to be Preserved

The United Nations has included a traditional Azeri horse-riding game from the disputed region of Nagorny Karabakh in its list of "intangible heritage" in need of preservation. Chovqan-- a rudimentary form of polo-- was named a tradition in need of urgent protection along with a Guatemalan harvest festival that involves dressing up corncobs in ceremonial clothing, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) said Tuesday. Envoys ...

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