【欧洲·北马其顿】希得莱斯，春季庆典 Spring celebration, Hıdrellez（2017年）

每年5月6日是春季庆祝活动“Hidrellez”，这一天被认为是大自然的觉醒日“Hidrellez”是一个复合名词，源于“Hidir”和“Ilyas”，它们被认为是地球和水的保护者，以及需要它们的个人、家庭和社区的帮手。为了纪念这一时刻，人们举行了各种与自然有关的仪式和仪式，以保障家庭和社区的福祉、生育和繁荣，并为即将到来的一年保护牲畜和农作物。该元素属于所有参与者：家庭、儿童、青年、成人、舞蹈演员和歌手。这些仪式具有根深蒂固的文化意义，为社区提供了归属感和文化认同感，以及加强关系的机会。相关社区通过每年参加春季庆祝活动来确保该元素的可行性。地方、区域和国家各级相关活动的复杂组织确保了个人、团体和社区的广泛参与。该要素被视为当地社区文化认同的关键部分，相关知识和技能通过口头交流、观察、参与和表演在家庭内部和社区成员之间传播。

2017年度列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。

来源：联合国教科文组织亚太地区非物质文化遗产国际培训中心

The Spring Celebration ‘Hidrellez’ takes place annually on 6 May, which is recognized as Spring Day, or the awakening of nature. ‘Hidrellez’ is a compound noun derived from ‘Hidir’ and ‘Ilyas’, which are believed to be the protectors of earth and water and the helpers of individuals, families and communities in need of them. To mark this occasion, various ceremonies and rituals connected with nature are performed, guaranteeing the wellbeing, fertility and prosperity of the family and community and protecting livestock and crops for the upcoming year. The element belongs to all participants: families, children, youth, adults, dancers and singers. The rituals have deep-rooted cultural meanings and provide the community with a sense of belonging and cultural identity and an opportunity to strengthen relations. The communities concerned ensure the viability of the element by participating in the Spring Celebration on an annual basis. The complex organization of related events at the local, regional and national levels ensures the wide participation of individuals, groups and communities. The element is recognized as a key part of the cultural identity of the local communities and related knowledge and skills are transmitted within the family and between community members through oral communication, observation, participation and performances.

Included in the list of human intangible cultural heritage in 2017.

Source: UNESCO International Training Center for intangible cultural heritage in the Asia Pacific Region