Portugal's 18th-century dancing horse tradition gallops into UNESCO’s heritage spotlight

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The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, now recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcases the elegance of 18th-century dressage with Lusitano horses.

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00:35What is the difference between this horse and the other breeds?

00:40It's the mental part, the balance and the flexibility.

00:44It's a horse with a huge flexibility and morale.

00:46Because it was always selected for war, hunting,

00:50for the way of the field and for the part of academic education

00:54that was represented by the great academies in Europe.

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01:06We expect to create more impact with this recognition.

01:11We will open an exhibition nearby,

01:15in Museu dos Coches, at the end of the month.

01:19And we will do more workshops, more formation,

01:23and we will do performance to kids.

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