Waisnorian Cultural Canon

Waisnorian Cultural Canon was established in 2023 in Waisnor to "highlight the greatest works of art done in Waisnor and by Waisnorians". With the the committee assigned with the creation of the canon created in June of 2023, full list was revealed in August of 2023, consisting of 70 entries, divided into 7 categories 10 entries each: folklore, architecture, theatre, music, cinema, visual arts, and literature. It was also stated that the canon was open to further induction in the future. Waisnorian Cultural Canon also served as showcase of Waisnorian culture to the world with possibilities of future tours and translations of included works, especially in the WMCA aliance.

Folklore

Name	Significance
Traditional Waisnorian dances, including šerahovka	Waisnorian traditional dances are one of the main and earliest parts of Waisnorian identity, developing on their own around 9th - 10th century and after that passing through generations to reach modern day. Dances accompanied many important moments of person's life, like a birth, wedding or funeral. The most well-known of them is šerahovka - a dance involving people lining up in two or more lines and dances involving interaction of said lines between together. In 2013, Waisnorian traditions of dances were included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Traditions and customs of Waisnorian wood-cutting	Wood-cutting was an integral part of Waisnorian culture for centuries and the one that is greatly cultivated in the present day through several centres of education. Wood-cutting is Waisnor greatly features geometrical and elaborate natural patterns, sometimes depicting scenes of wildlife and village life. Another distinctive feature is the usage of tree bark, either as framing or to highlight some parts of the cutting. Wood-cutting is present in modern-day Waisnor through not only souvenirs, but also home appliances like cupboards, doors and jewelry boxes. This tradition was also included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2017.