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Set of 6 gold coins Czech traditions on the UNESCO list proof
Set of 6 gold coins Czech traditions on the UNESCO list proof
The product can also be purchased directly in the stores of the Czech Mint
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UNESCO Organization protects not only the cities, national parks and other places of interest that have tangible form. There is also a list that contains the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. And the Czechs ceartainly have something to say about that! Our colourful history have created a series of unique cultural idiosyncrasies, and we have expanded the list by six exceptional traditions. They recently became the subject of an extraordinary set of Smart coins by
Slovácký verbuňk – Famous improvised male dance from Moravian Slovakia belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005.
“Masopust” carnival parade in costumes in the Hlinec region - Cheerful tradition dating back to the 19th century enriched the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.
Falconry - The traditional way of hunting using birds of prey was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.
Ride of the Kings - The funeral procession was preserved only in Slovácko and Haná. UNESCO-emerged in 2011.
Local custom of parading the Judas - Easter processions with a masked figure take place only in the Pardubice Region. Belongs to the list of UNESCO since 2012.
Kladruby horse breeding – Kladruby is home of the noble Kladruby horses since the 16th century. A petition for their inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List took place in 2006, today it belongs there as the only living creature in the world!
