In Tuva, the academy will open throat singing – a REGNUM

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Kyzyl, August 11, 2015, 16:59 – REGNUM Head of Tuva Sholban Kara-ool announced plans to further develop khoomey – Tuvan throat singing art. According to the head of the region, it is necessary to make a traditional contest “Khoomei the Center of Asia”, to develop a new international projects in the field of throat singing, and create khoomey Academy. About the plans Kara-ool said at the meeting with the guests of honor and participants of throat singing, which opened yesterday.

In Tuva gathered and celebrated virtuosos of throat singing, and budding artists from all corners of Tuva, Russia and the world, the press service of the republican government. 211 participants came from eight countries and six Russian regions.

Sholban Kara-ool said participants of the meeting that he intends to seek the inclusion of khoomey List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which is made in the framework of UNESCO’s program. For this purpose, according to the head of Tuva, it is necessary to unite all Russian regions where throat singing and worship together to advocate for the intangible heritage of the peoples of Central Asia.

«Competition” Khoomei the Center of Asia “is not intended to prove to someone else exclusivity, it must maintain and consolidate peoples, “- said the head of Tuva.

« Indeed, some time ago there was some rivalry between the Altai and Tuva throat-singing in the area – said IA REGNUM art Sergei Nikiforov . – Often, you can hear the arguments about where it originated throat singing, who correctly follows the traditions and so on. However, in recent decades the situation has changed, the market, so to speak, to stand, each artist has found his niche, and many really believe that the “throat singers” and the authorities of the regions where they operate, it is necessary to cooperate ».

For example, Nikiforov said, there is a problem of vocational rehabilitation performers of throat singing, which because of the long delays of breath and intense vibration of respiratory illness occur lung, larynx, cardiovascular system.

Not so long ago in the Unified qualifying reference included the position of “Artist of throat singing.” Thus, throat singers, previously considered artists, vocalists, received a new status that distinguishes them from the mass of workers of culture. This entitles Tuvan khoomeizhi claim to reduce the working time required for the calculation of the retirement pension for years of service: they were able to retire after 15 years of performing on stage.

By the way, speaking at the opening of the festival, Kara Sholban -ool noted that Khoomei not immediately become the calling card of Tuva. “The first recognition of Tuvan throat singers got abroad in the 80s of the last century. Over the years, in Tuva rose 23 khoomeizhi folk. Folklore group “Alash”, “Hun-Huur-Tu”, “Tuva”, “Yat-Kha” toured America, Europe, Asia, visited Africa to fall in love with fascinating polyphony of people from around the world. Today we have a very real opportunity for the promotion of the Tuvan khoomey as the main cultural brand of our country “, – he said.

« Who throat singing really was one of the most important cultural features that attract tourists to Tuva ” – agrees with the head of the republic Sergey Nikiforov.

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