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Inventorying living heritage practices in the heart of Historic Cairo, a World Heritage Site
Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Barbuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay
Workshop on preparing nominations and international assistance
Periodic reporting
On the implementation of the Convention
On Urgent Safeguarding List elements
Handmade weaving in Upper Egypt (Sa'eed)
2020____
Traditional hand puppetry
2018____
Key references
Ratification of the Convention on
3 August 2005Read the Convention in: [name_language]
Committee Member
Committee Member
Egypt (2012 - 2016)Listing of ICH
Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices (2021, RL)
10 elements inscribed
On-going nomination(s)
Files pending priority ‘0’ treatment
Project
Inventory of intangible culture of craftsmanship in the core of Historic Cairo
18 August 2021 – 15 September 2023Amount (US$) 86,950
Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt for sustainable development
30 May 2017 – 30 June 2021Amount (US$) 367,435
Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in eight countries in Africa and the Arab Region: assessing needs and developing project proposals
1 May 2014 – 1 March 2019Amount (US$) 259,419
MedLiHer - Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranean Partner Countries
1 January 2009 – 1 January 2013Amount (US$) 1,426,317
Enhancing Women’s Role as Custodians and Artisans of Egyptian Handicrafts
1 January 2005 – 1 May 2006Amount (US$) 253,177
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