List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Yemen

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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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Yemen ratified the convention on 8 October 2007.

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements

+ Transnational element

Representative List

NameImageYear inscribedNo.Description
Song of Sana’a Al-oud, Yemen (12494377524).jpg 2008 00077 This form of performance uses sung poetry and is called homayni; it is a tradition that dates to the 14th century. The urban homayni style known in the capital of Yemen, Sanaani singing, is the most well-known today.
Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices + [lower-alpha 1] 2021 01718 The artistic practice of writing Arabic letters and words to convey grace and beauty.
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices + [lower-alpha 2] Bayt al-Faqih 200612 Yemen-161 (354273590).jpg 2022 01902 There is a long history of cultivation and utilisation of the date palm in the region, which has led to the development of traditional crafts and social practises.
Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) + [lower-alpha 3] 2023 01951

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Shared with Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, and United Arab Emirates.
  2. ↑ Shared with Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, and United Arab Emirates.
  3. ↑ Shared with Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Tunisia.

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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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