BEN YESHOUA INSTITUTE
Documenting and transmitting cultural, ritual, spiritual and sound traditions as living heritage for future generations
Our Mission
To research, document, archive, preserve and transmit cultural, ritual, spiritual and sound traditions as intangible cultural heritage. Through rigorous scientific methodology and collaborative partnerships, we ensure these living traditions are safeguarded for generations to come.
Field Research
Conducting ethnographic missions worldwide to document living traditions through audiovisual recordings, interviews, and participatory observation.
Documentation
Creating comprehensive archives using international cataloging standards, ensuring accessibility while respecting cultural protocols.
Preservation
Developing specialized conservation systems for audiovisual materials, manuscripts, and digital heritage collections.
Transmission
Producing educational resources, publications, and programs that connect communities with their cultural heritage.
Current Field Mission
Documentation of ritual sound traditions in the Mediterranean basin – a comparative study of liturgical chant, ceremonial music, and oral transmissions across diverse communities.
This multi-year project brings together ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, and local cultural practitioners to create an unprecedented archive of endangered vocal traditions.
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