- Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Intangible cultural heritage is the practices, expressions, knowledge and skills that communities, groups and sometimes individuals recognise as part of their cultural heritage. Also called living cultural heritage, it is usually expressed in one of the following forms: oral traditions; performing arts; social practices, rituals and festive events; knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe; and traditional craftsmanship.
The following is a list of UNESCO sites and elements shared by 67 countries.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Albania
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Algeria
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Total: 12
Intangible Heritage View- Ahellil of Gourara
- Annual Pilgrimage to the Mausoleum of Sidi ‘Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi Cheikh)
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Knowledge and Skills of the Water Measurers of the Foggaras or Water Bailiffs of Touat and Tidikelt
- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger
- Raï, Popular Folk Song of Algeria
- Rites and Craftsmanship associated with the Wedding Costume Tradition of Tlemcen
- Ritual and Ceremonies of Sebeïba in the Oasis of Djanet, Algeria
- Sbuâ, Annual Pilgrimage to the Zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in Gourara
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bahrain
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chad
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Total: 1
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Djibouti
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt
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Total: 11
Intangible Heritage View- Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah Epic
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Festivals Related to the Journey of the Holy Family in Egypt
- Handmade weaving in Upper Egypt (Sa'eed)
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Koshary, Daily Life Dish and Practices Associated with it
- Semsemiah: Instrument Crafting and Playing
- Tahteeb, Stick Game
- Traditional Hand Puppetry
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Gambia
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Total: 1
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- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Georgia
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Iraq
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Total: 14
Intangible Heritage View- Al-Muhaibis: Social Practices and Traditions Associated with it
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Kohl
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Bisht (men’s Abaa): Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Iraqi Maqam
- Khidr Elias Feast and its Vows
- Nawrouz
- Provision of Services and Hospitality During the Arba’in Visitation
- The Zaffa in the Traditional Wedding
- Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Mudhif Building
- Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Naoor
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Jordan
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Total: 11
Intangible Heritage View- Al-Mansaf in Jordan, a Festive Banquet and its Social and Cultural Meanings
- Al-Mihrass Tree: Knowledge, Skills and Rituals Associated with it
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Arabic Kohl
- As-Samer in Jordan
- Bisht (men’s Abaa): Skills and Practices
- Cultural Space of the Bedu in Petra and Wadi Rum
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- The Zaffa in the Traditional Wedding
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Kuwait
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Total: 7
Intangible Heritage View- Al Sadu Educational Programme: Train the Trainers in the Art of Weaving
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Bisht (men’s Abaa): Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- The Diwaniya, a Unifying Cultural Practice in Kuwait
- Traditional Weaving of Al Sadu
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Lebanon
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Libya
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Total: 1
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- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Mali
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Total: 9
Intangible Heritage View- Coming Forth of the Masks and Puppets in Markala
- Cultural Practices and Expressions Linked to Balafon and Kolintang in Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia
- Cultural Practices and Expressions Linked to the "M’Bolon", a Traditional Musical Percussion Instrument
- Cultural Space of the Yaaral and Degal
- Manden Charter, Proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga
- Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger
- Sanké Mon, Collective Fishing Rite of the Sanké
- Secret Society of the Kôrêdugaw, The Rite of Wisdom in Mali
- Septennial Re-roofing Ceremony of the Kamablon, Sacred House of Kangaba
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Mauritania
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Total: 9
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Mahadra, a Community System for Transmission of Traditional Knowledge and Oral Expressions
- Moorish Epic T’heydinn
- The Epic of Samba Gueladio
- The Zaffa in the Traditional Wedding
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Morocco
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Total: 16
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Argan, Practices and Know-how Concerning the Argan Tree
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Cherry Festival in Sefrou
- Cultural Space of Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Falconry, a Living Human Heritage
- Gnawa
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Malhun, a Popular Poetic and Musical Art
- Mediterranean Diet
- Moroccan Caftan: Art, Traditions and Skills
- Moussem of Tan-Tan
- Taskiwin, Martial Dance of the Western High Atlas
- Tbourida
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Niger
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Oman
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Total: 18
Intangible Heritage View- Al ‘azi, Elegy, Processional March and Poetry
- Al-Ayyala, a Traditional Performing Art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates
- Al-Bar’ah, Music and Dance of Oman Dhofari Valleys
- Al-Khanjar, Craft Skills and Social Practices
- Al-Razfa, a Traditional Performing Art
- Al-Taghrooda, Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman
- Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Arabic Kohl
- Bisht (men’s Abaa): Skills and Practices
- Camel Racing, a Social Practice and a Festive Heritage Associated with Camels
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Horse and Camel Ardhah
- Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space
- Oman Youth Sail Training Ship (Safinat Shabab Oman) Programme for Peace and Sustainable Cultural Dialogue
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Palestine
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Total: 9
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Kohl
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Dabkeh, Traditional Dance in Palestine
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Palestinian Hikaye
- The Art of Embroidery in Palestine, Practices, Skills, Knowledge and Rituals
- Tradition of Nabulsi Soap Making in Palestine
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Qatar
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Total: 7
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- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Saudi Arabia
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Total: 18
Intangible Heritage View- Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, Female Traditional Interior Wall Decoration in Asir
- Alardah Alnajdiyah, Dance, Drumming and Poetry in Saudi Arabia
- Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks
- Almezmar, Drumming and Dancing with Sticks
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Arabic Kohl
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Bisht (men’s Abaa): Skills and Practices
- Cultural Practices Related to Taif Roses
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Falconry, a Living Human Heritage
- Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Knowledge and Practices Related to Cultivating Khawlani Coffee Beans
- Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space
- Semsemiah: Instrument Crafting and Playing
- Traditional Weaving of Al Sadu
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Senegal
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Total: 3
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Somalia
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Sudan
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Total: 6
Intangible Heritage View- Al-Jertiq: Practices, Rituals and Expressions for Preservation, Protection, Abundance and Fertility in Sudan
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Procession and Celebrations of Prophet Mohammed's Birthday in Sudan
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Syria
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Total: 9
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- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Tunisia
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Total: 10
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Kohl
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Charfia Fishing in the Kerkennah Islands
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Harissa, Knowledge, Skills and Culinary and Social Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Performing Arts among the Twāyef of Ghbonten
- Pottery Skills of the Women of Sejnane
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Turkey
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Total: 32
Intangible Heritage View- Antep İşi, Drawn Thread Embroidery of Gaziantep
- Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik
- Art of Miniature
- Arts of the Meddah, Public Storytellers
- Âşıklık (Minstrelsy) Tradition
- Ceremonial Keşkek Tradition
- Craftsmanship and Performing Art of Balaban/Mey
- Craftsmanship of Mother of Pearl Inlay
- Culture of Çay (tea), a Symbol of Identity, Hospitality and Social Interaction
- Ebru, Turkish Art of Marbling
- Flatbread Making and Sharing Culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka
- Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, Epic Culture, Folk Tales and Music
- Hüsn-i Hat, Traditional Calligraphy in Islamic Art in Turkey
- Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its Socio-Cultural Traditions
- Karagöz
- Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival
- Mesir Macunu Festival
- Mevlevi Sema Ceremony
- Nawrouz
- Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi Ritual
- Sericulture and Traditional Production of Silk for Weaving
- Spring Celebration, Hıdrellez
- Telling Tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes
- Traditional Ahlat Stonework
- Traditional Bagpipe (Gayda/Tulum) Making and Performing
- Traditional Craftsmanship of Çini-Making
- Traditional Intelligence and Strategy Game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme
- Traditional Knowledge, Methods and Practices Concerning Olive Cultivation
- Traditional Sohbet Meetings
- Traditional Turkish Archery
- Turkish Coffee Culture and Tradition
- Whistled Language
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in UAE
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Total: 21
Intangible Heritage View- Al Aflaj, Traditional Irrigation Network System in the UAE, Oral Traditions, Knowledge and Skills of Construction, Maintenance and Equitable Water Distribution
- Al Ahalla, a Living Performing Art in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Azi, Art of Performing Praise, Pride and Fortitude Poetry
- Al Sadu, Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Talli, Traditional Embroidery Skills in the United Arab Emirates
- Al-Ayyala, a Traditional Performing Art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates
- Al-Razfa, a Traditional Performing Art
- Al-Taghrooda, Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman
- Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Arabic Kohl
- Bisht (men’s Abaa): Skills and Practices
- Camel Racing, a Social Practice and a Festive Heritage Associated with Camels
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Falconry, a Living Human Heritage
- Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices
- Henna: Rituals, Aesthetic and Social Practices
- Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space
- Safeguarding Programme for Al Sadu, Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates
- The Zaffa in the Traditional Wedding
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Yemen
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Total: 6
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- Intangible Cultural Heritage Chart
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