Nijemo kolo
{{Infobox dance
| name = Nijemo kolo
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| etymology =
| genre = Folk dance
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| origin = Dalmatian Hinterland, Croatia
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{{Infobox intangible heritage
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| ICH = Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland
| State Party = Croatia
| ID = 00359
| Region = ENA
| Year = 2011
| Session = 6th
| List = Representative
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Nijemo kolo ({{IPA|hr|nijêːmo kôlo|pron}}) is a silent dance originating from the Dalmatian hinterland in southern Croatia. In 2011 it was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.{{cite web| title=Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland |url= http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?lg=en&pg=00011&RL=00359 |publisher=UNESCO |accessdate=2011-11-29}}
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.{{cite web |title=Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland |url=https://min-kulture.gov.hr/print.aspx?id=7159&url=print |website=Republika Hrvatska ministarstvo kulture i medija}} 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.
See also
References
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External links
- {{YouTube|id=69LOMscp5QU|title=Nijemo Kolo, silent circle dance of the Dalmatian hinterland}} (UNESCO video)
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Category:Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity