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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.
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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
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. 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. 1
The text above is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Nijemo kolo”, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. 1
nijemo kolo is type of dance, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2
The source record links this tradition to 3 external registers, which can be verified through the citation. 2
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