- 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 60 countries.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Albania
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Total: 3
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Algeria
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Total: 11
Intangible Heritage View- Ahellil of Gourara
- Rites and Craftsmanship associated with the Wedding Costume Tradition of Tlemcen
- Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger
- Annual Pilgrimage to the Mausoleum of Sidi ‘Abd el-Qader Ben Mohammed (Sidi Cheikh)
- Ritual and Ceremonies of Sebeïba in the Oasis of Djanet, Algeria
- Sbuâ, Annual Pilgrimage to the Zawiya of Sidi El Hadj Belkacem in Gourara
- 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
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Raï, Popular Folk Song of Algeria
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bahrain
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Total: 3
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt
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Total: 8
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah Epic
- Tahteeb, Stick Game
- Traditional Hand Puppetry
- Handmade weaving in Upper Egypt (Sa'eed)
- Festivals Related to the Journey of the Holy Family in Egypt
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Gambia
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Total: 1
Intangible Heritage View
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Georgia
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Iraq
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Total: 9
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Iraqi Maqam
- Khidr Elias Feast and its Vows
- Provision of Services and Hospitality During the Arba’in Visitation
- Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Naoor
- Nawrouz
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Mudhif Building
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Jordan
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Kuwait
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Lebanon
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Mali
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Total: 9
Intangible Heritage View- Practices and Knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg Communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger
- Cultural Space of the Yaaral and Degal
- Manden Charter, Proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga
- Sanké Mon, Collective Fishing Rite of the Sanké
- Septennial Re-roofing Ceremony of the Kamablon, Sacred House of Kangaba
- Secret Society of the Kôrêdugaw, The Rite of Wisdom in Mali
- Cultural Practices and Expressions Linked to the Balafon of the Senufo Communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast
- Coming Forth of the Masks and Puppets in Markala
- Cultural Practices and Expressions Linked to the "M’Bolon", a Traditional Musical Percussion Instrument
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Mauritania
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Total: 6
Intangible Heritage View- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Moorish Epic T’heydinn
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Mahadra, a Community System for Transmission of Traditional Knowledge and Oral Expressions
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Morocco
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Total: 14
Intangible Heritage View- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Moussem of Tan-Tan
- Cultural Space of Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Cherry Festival in Sefrou
- Argan, Practices and Know-how Concerning the Argan Tree
- Taskiwin, Martial Dance of the Western High Atlas
- Gnawa
- Tbourida
- Mediterranean Diet
- Falconry, a Living Human Heritage
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Malhun, a Popular Poetic and Musical Art
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Niger
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Oman
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Total: 14
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Al-Bar’ah, Music and Dance of Oman Dhofari Valleys
- Al ‘azi, Elegy, Processional March and Poetry
- Horse and Camel Ardhah
- Al-Taghrooda, Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman
- Al-Ayyala, a Traditional Performing Art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates
- Al-Razfa, a Traditional Performing Art
- Camel Racing, a Social Practice and a Festive Heritage Associated with Camels
- Al-Khanjar, Craft Skills and Social Practices
- Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks
- Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Palestine
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Total: 6
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Palestinian Hikaye
- The Art of Embroidery in Palestine, Practices, Skills, Knowledge and Rituals
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Dabkeh, Traditional Dance in Palestine
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Qatar
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Saudi Arabia
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Total: 13
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Traditional Weaving of Al Sadu
- Falconry, a Living Human Heritage
- Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Alardah Alnajdiyah, Dance, Drumming and Poetry in Saudi Arabia
- Almezmar, Drumming and Dancing with Sticks
- Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, Female Traditional Interior Wall Decoration in Asir
- Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks
- Knowledge and Practices Related to Cultivating Khawlani Coffee Beans
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Senegal
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Total: 3
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Sudan
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Syria
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Tunisia
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Total: 7
Intangible Heritage View- Knowledge, Know-how and Practices Pertaining to the Production and Consumption of Couscous
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Pottery Skills of the Women of Sejnane
- Charfia Fishing in the Kerkennah Islands
- Harissa, Knowledge, Skills and Culinary and Social Practices
- Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper)
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Turkey
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Total: 30
Intangible Heritage View- Spring Celebration, Hıdrellez
- Nawrouz
- Mevlevi Sema Ceremony
- Arts of the Meddah, Public Storytellers
- Karagöz
- Âşıklık (Minstrelsy) Tradition
- Traditional Sohbet Meetings
- Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi Ritual
- Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival
- Ceremonial Keşkek Tradition
- Mesir Macunu Festival
- Traditional Craftsmanship of Çini-Making
- Turkish Coffee Culture and Tradition
- Ebru, Turkish Art of Marbling
- Whistled Language
- Traditional Turkish Archery
- Hüsn-i Hat, Traditional Calligraphy in Islamic Art in Turkey
- Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, Epic Culture, Folk Tales and Music
- Traditional Intelligence and Strategy Game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme
- Art of Miniature
- Flatbread Making and Sharing Culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka
- Traditional Ahlat Stonework
- Sericulture and Traditional Production of Silk for Weaving
- Telling Tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes
- Culture of Çay (tea), a Symbol of Identity, Hospitality and Social Interaction
- Traditional Knowledge, Methods and Practices Concerning Olive Cultivation
- Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik
- Craftsmanship and Performing Art of Balaban/Mey
- Craftsmanship of Mother of Pearl Inlay
- Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its Socio-Cultural Traditions
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in UAE
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Total: 15
Intangible Heritage View- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices
- Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices
- Falconry, a Living Human Heritage
- Majlis, a Cultural and Social Space
- Arabic Coffee, a Symbol of Generosity
- Al-Taghrooda, Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman
- Al-Ayyala, a Traditional Performing Art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates
- Al-Razfa, a Traditional Performing Art
- Camel Racing, a Social Practice and a Festive Heritage Associated with Camels
- Al Sadu, Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates
- Al Azi, Art of Performing Praise, Pride and Fortitude Poetry
- Al Aflaj, Traditional Irrigation Network System in the UAE, Oral Traditions, Knowledge and Skills of Construction, Maintenance and Equitable Water Distribution
- Alheda’a, Oral Traditions of Calling Camel Flocks
- Al Talli, Traditional Embroidery Skills in the United Arab Emirates
- Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices
- Intangible Cultural Heritage in Yemen
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Chart
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