List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Qatar

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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]

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Qatar signed the convention on 1 September 2008.

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements

+ Transnational element

Representative List

NameImageYearNo.Description
Majlis, a cultural and social space + [lower-alpha 1] View of a traditional majlis in northern Qatar.jpg 201501076 [5] Majlis –meaning "sitting room"– is a meeting place for society's individuals to debate matters and local issues, exchange news and resolve conflicts.
Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity + [lower-alpha 2] Arabic coffee2.jpg 201501074 [6]
Falconry, a living human heritage + [lower-alpha 3] Falco cherrug Qatar.jpg 202101708 [7] 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.
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices + [lower-alpha 4] Date palm with fruits.jpg 202201902 [8] 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.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Shared with Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
  2. ↑ Shared with Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
  3. ↑ Shared with Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates.
  4. ↑ Shared with Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

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.
  5. ↑ https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/majlis-a-cultural-and-social-space-01076
  6. ↑ https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-coffee-a-symbol-of-generosity-01074
  7. ↑ https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/falconry-a-living-human-heritage-01708
  8. ↑ https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/date-palm-knowledge-skills-traditions-and-practices-01902
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