Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage… (United Arab Emirates, Oman)
Nomination: Representative List 2020
EN: Support camel racing practitioners by allocating the necessary space for camel breeding
EN: A workshop, held on 11-12 March 2019 in Al-Ain city, for the participation of communities, groups and individuals in the elaboration of the Camel racing nomination file
EN: The team in charge of the Camel race submission file visiting the concerned practitioners to collect data associated with the nominated element
EN: Women's significant role in the camel breeding process as well as in the preparation process for races
EN: Women's contributions to the camel racing equipment industry
EN: The increasing demand of local youths to participate in camel racing events
EN: A vibrant atmosphere of dialogue and social discussion that accompanies camel racing
EN: The team in charge of the nomination process talking about the importance of nominating the camel race ICH element for a possible inscription on the Representative List
EN: Participants waiting for camels to arrive for the field race
EN: Camel assembly point before starting the race
EN: Communities, groups and individuals setting up steering committees
EN: The starting point of a camel race
EN: A camel race in motion, just after the race's starting point
EN: The community performing a traditional folkloric dance to celebrate a race victory
