The Committee Takes note that Oman has nominated Al ‘azi, elegy, processional march and poetry for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Al ‘azi is a genre of sung poetry performed in the northern regions of the Sultanate of Oman. It constitutes one of the major expressions of Omani cultural a...7 December 2012
Paris
The Committee Takes note that Oman has nominated Al ‘azi, elegy, processional march and poetry for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, described as follows: Al ‘azi is a genre of sung poetry performed in the northern regions of the Sultanate of Oman that constitutes one of the major express...29 November 2011
Bali
ote that the United Arab Emirates and Oman have nominated Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Al-Taghrooda traditional Bedouin chanted poetry is composed and recited by men travelling on cam...7 December 2012
Paris
The Committee Takes note that India has nominated Chaar Bayt, a Muslim tradition in lyrical oral poetry, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, India for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, described as follows: Chaar Bayt is a genre of lyrical poetry performed by men of Muslim communities...29 November 2011
Bali
e that the United Arab Emirates has nominated Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry (No. 01268) for inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: Al Azi is a traditional poetry recital performed by a group of individuals without rhythmical or musical instruments. It consists of a fu...9 December 2017
Jeju Island
The Committee Takes note that Lebanon has nominated Al-Zajal, recited or sung poetry (No. 01000) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Al-Zajal is a form of Lebanese folk poetry declaimed or sung at social and family celebrations and in daily life. The performers, both men and women, express...28 November 2014
Paris
e Takes note that Saudi Arabia has nominated Alardhah Alnajdiyah, Saudi Arabia dance, drumming and poetry (No. 01013) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Alardhah Alnajdiyah is a performing art combining, poetry, drumming and a traditional war dance, practised throughout Saudi Arabia. Its f...28 November 2014
Paris
practised in north-western Oman and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Al-Ayyala involves chanted poetry, drum music and dance, and simulates a battle scene. Two rows of about twenty men face each other, carrying thin bamboo sticks to signify spears or swords. Between the rows musicians play large and small drums, tambourines and brass cymbals....28 November 2014
Paris
The Committee Takes note that Saudi Arabia has nominated Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia (No. 01196) for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Alardah is a traditional performance combining dance, drumming and chanting poetry that signifies the start and end of nota...4 December 2015
Windhoek
ltural identity. As one of the most recognizable embodiments of that identity, the music, dance and poetry of tango both embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue. It is practised in the traditional dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, spreading the spirit of its community across the globe even as it adapts to new environments...2 October 2009
Abu Dhabi