NEW DELHI: The tradition of making rice beer in Manipur, the practice of tying turbans in Rajasthan, the traditions of Qawwali and Kumbh Mela, and the different types of Ramlila in the country are among the 106 intangible items on India’s first draft of the country’s intangible cultural heritage.The list, released by MoS Culture (independent charge) Prahlad Singh Patel on Saturday emphasises India’s unique cultural traditions, 13 of which have been recognised by the UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.Patel said India’s national list is an attempt to recognise, protect and raise awareness about the country’s diverse cultural heritage. It includes, among other traditions and practises, Indian festivals like Pachoti of Assam , where the birth of a baby boy is seen to reflect the birth of Krishna and is celebrated with relatives and neighbours, the geometric patterns on Gujarat’s patola silk, the ‘Kinnar Kanthgeet’—oral traditions of transgenders — and Ameer Khusro ’s compositions.The list, which has drafted traditions from across India states includes J&K’s Qalambaft gharana of Sufiana music, the Buddhist chanting in Leh and Kargil, Kerala’s martial art tradition, Kalaripayuttu, as well as kolam designs made with flowers and colour outside homes and temples in Kerala Patel said the culture ministery would keep updating the list and welcomed suggestions from public on amendments to the existing list. The initiative, which he said is a part of the Culture ministry’s Vision 2024 programme, contains a list of 106 practices spreading across oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, knowledge and practices related to nature and traditional craftsmanship.