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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
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Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) (2023, RL)
10 elements inscribed
On-going nomination(s)
Project
Safeguarding and capacity building for the intangible cultural heritage of Al-Aragoz traditional hand puppetry in Egypt
23 October 2025 – 23 October 2025Amount (US$) 99,840
Inventory of intangible culture of craftsmanship in the core of Historic Cairo
18 August 2021 – 15 September 2023Amount (US$) 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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