Montea
Moutya or Moutia, is a traditional African
The beat and dance are always accompanied by singing, which usually recounts the hardships and joys of everyday life. Until the late 1970s, the Moutya was considered more of a risqué dance and generally shunned.[1]
Inscription on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity
In 2019, Seychelles attempted to register Moutya as an intangible cultural heritage site, but the application was deemed incomplete. Registration finally takes place in 2021. David André, Seychelles' Secretary General for Culture, describes the registration as an achievement, which he believes will enable the cultural element to be passed on to future generations. According to the official UNESCO description, the moutya expresses cultural identity and preserves traditional elements. It is transmitted through imitation, documentation and research.
References
- ^ AFP, GEO avec (2021-12-15). "Qu'est-ce que la moutya, danse des Seychelles classée au patrimoine immatériel de l'Unesco ?". Geo.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-01-11.