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Austrian Sign Language
sign language
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The Culture of the Viennese "Heuriger"
social practice in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
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The knowledge and practice of undertakers
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2022
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Viennese waltz
genre of ballroom dance
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Ladumtragen—The Winemakers’ Guild Chest Procession in Mistelbach
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
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Telfer Schleicherlaufen
no description
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The Educational and Choral Tradition of the Vienna Boys’ Choir
performing art in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
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Gautschen
social practice in all Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Sweeping, Climbing, Roughcasting, and Burning Out Creosote in Chimneys
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
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The Ram Procession to Obermauern
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2015
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Basket weaving
traditional craftsmanship in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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Gilding & Faux Painting
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
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Bauhütten
knowledge and practices concerning the construction and maintenance of churches
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transhumance
periodic migration of livestock between winter and summer pastures. UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
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"Bloch-pulling" in Fiss
no description
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Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht
original song written and composed by Franz Xaver Gruber (music) and Joseph Mohr (words); Christmas song of Austrian origin
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Steyrer Kripperl
museum in Austria
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Striezelwerfen in Stein im Jauntal / Metanje štručk v Kamnu v Podjuni
no description
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Rowing downstream and returning upstream by horse-drawn boat on the Traun
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2022
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Spanish Riding School
traditional riding school in Vienna, Austria
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Knowledge of Alpinism and Skills of Mountain and Ski Guides
knowledge concerning nature and the universe throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Forging in Ybbsitz
traditional craftsmanship in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Scheibenschlagen
traditional event in Central Europe
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Transhumance – sheep drive in the Ötztal Alps
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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Pilgrimage of the Mostviertel's golden bonnet and traditional costrume group
no description
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"Samsontragen" in the Lungau Region and the District of Murau
social practice in
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The "Glöcklerlauf" in Ebensee
no description
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The Lake Constance Radhaube in lamé lace
traditional craftsmanship in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Prekmurje Slovene
supradialectal regional variety of the Slovene language
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Prebersee shooting
no description
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In d’Grean gehen – An Outing in the Greenery
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
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Resin production in Lower Austria
no description
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Sacramental Guards in Tyrol
no description
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dry stone walling
traditional masonry technique of building walls using stones without mortar, relying on careful placement and the weight of stones for stability
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National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine
Ratcheting during the Holy Week
no description
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The Austrian Folk Dance movement
no description
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“Odlatzbia Oröwen” in the Wiesenwienerwald
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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The Amras “Matschgerer”
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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Nassereither Schellerlaufen
no description
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Swabian-Alemannic Carnival
Carnival folkways of southwestern Germany, north-central Switzerland, Alsace (France) and Vorarlberg (Austria)
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Austrian Scythe Forging
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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Metnitz Kinisingen
performing art in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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Performance Practice at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre
performing art in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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The Weinviertler's Cellar Culture
no description
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The rag Procession in Ebensee
no description
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timber rafting
craft of rafting involving the transport of wood by waterway. UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
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Lipizzaner
horse breed and breeding traditions as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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Liebstatt Sunday in Gmunden
no description
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Bread-Making in the Lesachtal
no description
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Charcoal burning in Austria
no description
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The Paver’s trade
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Wreath Riding in Weitensfeld
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Carnival in the Ausseerland region
social practice in
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The Custom Tailoring of Men’s Full Evening Dress
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Production of Bregenz Forest Juppen and Wearing of Women’s Traditional Dress
traditional craftsmanship in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Schemenlaufen
no description
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Reverse glass painting in Sandl
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
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Blueprint - resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Burgenland
traditional craftsmanship in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Pocket knife-making in Trattenbach
no description
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Manual Graphic Printing
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Funkenfeuer
social practice in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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South Bohemian Brass Band Music in Brand-Nagelberg
performing art in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Making and Wearing of the Linz "Goldhaube"
traditional craftsmanship in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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The St. George’s hunt / Šentjurja jagat
no description
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"Perchten" in Gastein
social practice in
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The Knowledge of Artisanal Millers
traditional craftsmanship in Burgenland, Carinthia, Salzburg, Styria,
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Traditions of the Untergailtaler Kirchtag and traditional costumes in the Untergailtal / Zilski Žegen in Ziljska Noša
social practice in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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The "Fuhr" on Lake Hallstatt
no description
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Knowledge of timber rafting on the Upper Drava
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
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quill embroidery
Embroidery with the split quills of the peacock's upper tail feathers
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The Murau Carnival Run
social practice in Austria
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Flag-throwing in Neckenmarkt
social practice in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Q139947642
no description
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Viennese coffee house culture
social practice in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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The craft of Austrian Confectionery
no description
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Indigo Hand Block Printing in the Mühlviertel Region
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2015
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traditional irrigation in Europe
traditional irrigation practices in Europe
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Mining culture in Bleiberg
social practice in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Mountain fires in Tyrol´s Ehrwald Basin
no description
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Q139947692
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"Wampelerreiten" in Axams
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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knowledge concerning the breeding of Lipizzan horses
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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blue-dyeing
reserve-print-process applied to natural materials such as linen, cotton or silk
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Knowledge of traditional seed cultivation and production
knowledge concerning nature and the universe throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
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Anklöpfeln (Knocking on Doors) in Stans
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Ceremonial Marksmen’s Guards in Salzburg
social practice in
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Hiataeinzug Perchtoldsdorf
no description
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Q131346800
Intangible cultural heritage inscribed by Austrian brach of UNESCO
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falconry
hunting with a trained bird of prey
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Nativity Scene Traditions in Austria
social practice throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Carolling in Heiligenblut
performing art in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Nebenleistung - Association for Mutual Assistance in Fire Emergencies
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Viennese Tuning and Playing Technique for the Zither
performing art in Styria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
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Rudentanz in Sierning
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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Ceremonial Marksmen in Upper Austria
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
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Improvisatory theatre on the Tschauner-Bühne
performing art in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Stove and Chimney Masonry in Burgenland
traditional craftsmanship in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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The craft of bookbinding
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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storytelling in Montafon
oral tradition in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the UNESCO ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
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Kneipp therapy as traditional knowledge and practice according to the theories of Sebastian Kneipp
knowledge concerning nature and the universe throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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Innviertel Landler
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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Aperschnalzen
Competitive whipcracking tradition of Austro-Bavaria
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chamoising
oil tanning process for leather
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The Pinzgau Tresterer dance of the Salzburg Alpinia
performing art in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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alpine transhumance
seasonal moving of livestock
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The Gauderfest in Zell am Ziller
no description
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Salzkammergut Bird-Catching
no description
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Local Healing Knowledge in the Pinzgau Region
intangible cultural heritage in Austria
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Zacchaeus singing in Zirl
no description
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Round Dancing on ice in Vienna
performing art in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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"Hundstoaranggeln"
no description
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Burgenland Romani
dialect of Romani
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Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Austria, inscribed in 2015
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Vereinigte zu Tamsweg
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Pfunds Brotherhood of the Holy Grave
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Laßnitz Folk Plays
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Candlemas singing in southern Lower Austria
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Avalanche risk management
intangible cultural heritage of Alpine residents
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The Öblarner Krampusspiel – Krampus Play in Öblarn
no description
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Regional Centres for Craftsmanship: a strategy for safeguarding the cultural heritage of traditional handicraft
strategy of three Austrian centers for safeguarding the cultural heritage of traditional handicraft – Unesco ICH Good Safeguarding Practice inscribed in 2016
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Knowledge of the locations, harvesting, and processing of the spotted gentian
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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The Traismauer Nativity Play
performing art in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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The salute shooters of Wirling
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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The cattle offering on Saint George’s day
social practice in
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Setup and visiting of traditional landscape nativity scenes in the Salzkammergut region
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2015
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The "Schleuniger" Dance in Abersee
performing art in Salzburg, Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
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Delivery of the "Freiung" at the Maxlaun Market in Niederwölz
social practice in Styria
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Traditional Craftsmanship in Gmunden: Pottery Flaming
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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local toponyms in the federal province of Tyrol
traditional system of toponyms in the federal province of Tyrol
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The Goldbeater’s craft (Gold, silver, and metal beaters)
traditional craftsmanship in Vienna, Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Larch resin harvesting
traditional craftsmanship in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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The Gunsmith´s Craft in Ferlach
traditional craftsmanship in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Traditions of the miners and iron smelters along the Steirische Eisenstraße (Styrian Iron Route)
social practice in
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Bad Mitterndorf Saint Nicholas Play
performing art in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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Traunkirchner Mordsgschicht – Carnival Singing in Traunkirchen
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
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storytelling in Austria
Austrian oral tradition; custom of telling fairy tales in Austria
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Molln Jew’s Harp
traditional musical instrument
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Passion Play Erl
performing art in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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"Mullen" and "Matschgern" in the MARTHA villages
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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The Reither Nikolausspiel – St. Nicholas Play in Reith
performing art in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
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Three-Step Alpine Transhumance in the Bregenz Forest
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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The Ötztal Dialect
Southern Bavarian dialect
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"Taubenschießen" in Altaussee
social practice in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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The Niglo Procession in Windischgarsten
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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Zweidrittelgericht Landeck
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
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Sword dance of Dürrnberg
performing art in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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Anklöpfeln (knocking on doors) in the Tyrolean Unterland
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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The Vintner’s Crown and the guardian tree in Neustift am Walde
social practice in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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Garnierspenzer, Hat, and Steppmieder
traditional craftsmanship in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Festive practices of the civic guards and ceremonial militias of the district of Murau
social practice in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
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Bobbin lace-making in Salzburg
traditional craftsmanship in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
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Historical and Decorative Painting Techniques Using Traditional Materials
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
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Experiential Knowledge Concerning Avalanche Risk Management
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Carinthia, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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Meadow irrigation in Tyrol
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Perlåggen in the Tyrolean Oberland and Innsbruck regions
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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Carollers in Tyrol's Villgraten Valley (Inner and Outer Villgraten)
performing art in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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The knowledge of hazel spruce as tone wood
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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Cathedral workshops in Austria (St. Stephan in Vienna and the Mariendom in Linz)
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
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Lovara song
oral tradition in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
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Stinatz Wedding - Stinjačka svadba
social practice in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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Jew's harp playing in Austria
performing art throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
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Specialities of individual pharmacies
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Production of Traditionally Hand-Crafted Terrazzo
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
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The art and craft of stonemasonry
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
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Falconry in Austria
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in all Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna
oral tradition in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Slovene field and house names in Carinthia
oral tradition in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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Field names in Vorarlberg
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The Dialect of Montafon
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Jauken—A Traditional High-Flying Pigeon Sport with a Viennese Breedof High-Flying Pigeon
social practice in Vienna and Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
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Traditional Irrigation in Theresienfeld
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2022
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The Bellringers of Patsch
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Freehand blacksmithing
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Nativity scene tradition in Wenns
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Guild day of the butchers and Liebfrauen-brotherhood in Gars am Kamp
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"Lichtbratl" monday in Bad Ischl
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Avalanche risk management
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Q139948211
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Q124694875
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Q124694906
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Q124694907
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Q124694910
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Q124694911
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Q124694909
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