Zeeland Ring Riding Is Now Intangible Cultural Heritage

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It is a typical Zeeland tradition that grew into an organized sport in the 20th century: ring riding. Now, the Dutch Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage (KIEN) has recognized ring riding as intangible cultural heritage. Both classic ring riding and carriage riding have been recognized, reports Omroep Zeeland. In both cases, participants must thrust a lance into a ring on a track. In ring riding, a participant rides an unsaddled, decorated ho…

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Ring riding and carriage racing in Zeeland have been included in the Dutch list of intangible cultural heritage. "The inclusion shows that this tradition is alive and well and is supported by committed communities," states Erfgoed Zeeland, the organization dedicated to supporting cultural traditions.