Transmission of intangible cultural heritage across cultures

What is it about?

This article uses Egyptian raqs sharqi (a style of Egyptian belly dance) as a case study to discuss how forms of cultural heritage such as dances or traditions can be transmitted across cultures and become hybrid, while at the same time maintaining a connection to the land of their origin.

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Why is it important?

The article helps to understand the how traditions are transmitted across time, cultures and different geographical locations, becoming transcultural and hybrid in the process.