Al Ahalla, a living performing art in the United Arab… (United Arab Emirates)
Nomination: Representative List 2025
EN: The image expresses harmony between body movement and bamboo sticks.
EN: Am Ahalla performing art is showcased in front of an audience of varying ages.
EN: Some of the veterans of Al Ahalla performing arts in the United Arab Emirates confirmed their support for the element's nomination for inscription on the Representative List during the workshop that took place at the Al Ain Handicraft Centre in November 2022.
EN: Al Ahalla performers in two groups facing each other.
EN: Raising bamboo sticks is one of the expressive ways to perform Al Ahalla.
EN: Performers intertwine sticks as a symbol of unity and solidarity.
EN: Al Ahalla performers in sitting and standing positions with bamboo sticks in their hands.
EN: Al Ahalla performers rest on bamboo sticks while sitting.
EN: One of the veteran performers participating in the Al Ahalla workshop is giving his written approval for the element's nomination process for possible inscription in UNESCO.
EN: he stage where performers transition from a sitting possition to a standing position.
