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Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek UN cultural agency recognition as tradition turns modern
Swiss cultural groups seek UNESCO status for yodeling as it evolves into modern and folk music, aiming to protect this intangible cultural heritage.
- On Oct. 29, Swiss cultural groups and authorities submitted a nomination to the Paris-based UN cultural agency seeking recognition for yodeling, supported by practice documented at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts music department.
- Long-Famed Alpine yodels have morphed into popular song and folk music, framing the Alpine yodeling tradition's modernization in the UNESCO nomination.
- Yodel teacher Nadja Röss was photographed laughing and yodeling during instruction at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts music department on Oct. 29, while students practised yodeling.
- The submission uses living practice through teaching and student sessions at Lucerne University as evidence, and the UN cultural agency may reply soon, advancing the UNESCO bid process.
- An ancient Alpine call taught at Lucerne University now intersects with popular and folk music, raising questions about authenticity as Swiss communities seek heritage status.
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