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. The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003 and took effect in 2006. 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.

Saudi Arabia ratified the convention on 10 January 2008. Sixteen elements have been inscribed on the Representative List since then.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Representative List

See also

  • List of World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Heritage Preservation Society

Notes

References

External links

  • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site
  • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: Official site

Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Saudi Arabia Story Hero

World Intangible Heritage List World Cultural Heritage Voices

Saudi Arabia intangible heritage Culture Sector UNESCO

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Treasures Arab News

Heritage of Saudi Arabia on Behance