List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in the United Arab Emirates

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [1] The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003 [2] and took effect in 2006. [3] Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention. [4]

Contents

The United Arab Emirates signed the convention on 2 May 2005.

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements

+ Transnational element

Representative List

NameImageYearNo.Description
Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman + [lower-alpha 1] 2012 00744
Al-Ayyala, a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates + [lower-alpha 2] Yowlah.jpg 2014 01012 Al-Ayyala is a weapon dance traditionally performed during weddings, celebrations, and other events.
Majlis, a cultural and social space + [lower-alpha 3] 2015 01076 Majlis –meaning "sitting room"– is a meeting place for society's individuals to debate matters and local issues, and exchanging news whether public affairs news or what concern the attendees.
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity + [lower-alpha 4] Arabic coffee2.jpg 2015 01074
Al-Razfa, a traditional performing art + [lower-alpha 5] 2015 01078
Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage associated with camels + [lower-alpha 6] Dubai camel race.jpg 2020 01576
Al Aflaj, traditional irrigation network system in the UAE, oral traditions, knowledge and skills of construction, maintenance and equitable water distribution "The Falaj" - Traditional irrigation system.jpg 2020 01577
Falconry, a living human heritage + [lower-alpha 7] Falco cherrug Qatar.jpg 2021 01708 The origin of falconry goes back to the use of hunting by birds of prey as a mean of hunting but it has evolved over time to become part of the cultural heritage of the people.
Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices + [lower-alpha 8] 2021 01718 The artistic practice of writing Arabic letters and words to convey grace and beauty.
Al Talli, traditional embroidery skills in the United Arab Emirates2022 01712
Alheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks + [lower-alpha 9] Camel Training (3678523749).jpg 2022 01717 Alheda'a is an oral tradition of calling a flock of camels passed on through generations.
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices + [lower-alpha 10] Date palm with fruits.jpg 2022 01902 The Palm tree is considered to be a part of the history of the countries where it is a source for farmers, craftsmen, handicrafts owners, merchants, factory owners and food companies.
Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices + [lower-alpha 11] 2023 01744 Harees, is a dish of boiled, cracked, or coarsely-ground cracked wheat or bulgur, mixed with meat and seasoned.

Elements in Need of Urgent Safeguarding

NameYearNo.Description
Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates2011 00517 Al Sadu, or simply Sadu, describes an embroidery form in geometrical shapes hand-woven by Bedouin people.
Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry2017 01268

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Shared with Oman.
  2. ↑ Shared with Oman.
  3. ↑ Shared with Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
  4. ↑ Shared with Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
  5. ↑ Shared with Oman.
  6. ↑ Shared with Oman.
  7. ↑ Shared with Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Syria.
  8. ↑ Shared with Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen.
  9. ↑ Shared with Oman and Saudi Arabia.
  10. ↑ Shared with Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen.
  11. ↑ Shared Oman and Saudi Arabia.

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References

  1. ↑ "What is Intangible Cultural Heritage?". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "Text of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "The States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Functions of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
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