Abstract:

Intangible cultural Heritages are non-material heritages, knowledge and skills of people. Undoubtedly, Oromo society in Ethiopia is rich in intangible cultural heritages. However, most of their heritages are remains unexplored. Therefore, this study was mainly conducted to study and to document the intangible cultural heritages of the Oromo in the Jidda district of North Shewa Zone. Qualitative method of social science was employed throughout the research undertakings. The study result revealed that Oromo society is rich in intangible cultural heritages, namely, oral traditions, performed arts,  social  practice,  global  and  natural  knowledge  and  traditional  crafts  that  contribute  in  shaping  and  reflection  of Oromo identity. It’s the living expressions and countless traditions of antiquity and transmits to the descendants, in most cases orally. Accordingly, the heritages found in the study area are generally associated with historical, oral traditions, religious and cultural life of the Oromo society in the country.