List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Bahrain
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]
Bahrain signed the convention on 7 March 2014.
Intangible Cultural Heritage elements
+ Transnational element
Representative List
Name | Image | Year | No. | Description |
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Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices +[a] | 2021 | 01718 | The artistic practice of writing Arabic letters and words to convey grace and beauty. | |
Fjiri | 2021 | 01747 | Fjiri is the specific repertoire of pearl divers .
| |
Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices +[b] | 2022 | 01902 | 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
- ^ Shared with Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
- ^ Shared with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
References
- ^ "What is Intangible Cultural Heritage?". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Text of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "The States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Functions of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
External links
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bahrain: Official site