Poland’s Traditional Dance Honored by UNESCO — VOA Learning English
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The polonaise is a traditional Polish dance that was once banned in the country. Now, the United Nations is honoring the dance.
UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. On December 5, the polonaise entered UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The U.N. organization noted that the dance “symbolizes cooperation, reconciliation, and equality.”
The dance is believed to have started in the 18th century. It has been performed at parties for the rich and powerful and at village celebrations. The polonaise has inspired music by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Frederic Chopin. And it remains an important part of school and family…
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