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Horse motifs in China's intangible cultural heritage
Updated: Feb 6, 2026
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Morin khuur craftsmanship — national intangible cultural heritage
The morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle, is a traditional bowed instrument of the Mongolian ethnic group, named for the horsehead carved on its neck. Its flowing, yet deep tone evokes the vast spirit of the grasslands.
In 2008, the traditional music of the morin khuur was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
