Qatar - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO

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21 February 2021

Workshop on the inventory of the intangible cultural heritage with the participation of communities

New inscriptions to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

1 December 2016

New inscriptions to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Twenty elements added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

2 December 2015

Twenty elements added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Arab States spearhead reflection on policy development

6 May 2014

Arab States spearhead reflection on policy development

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Periodic reporting

On the implementation of the Convention

15/12/2014 (not submitted)
15/12/2022 (submitted)
15/12/2028

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Key references

Ratification of the Convention on

1 September 2008

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Listing of ICH

Falconry, a living human heritage

Falconry, a living human heritage (2021, RL)

4 elements inscribed

2022: Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices (RL)
2021: Falconry, a living human heritage (RL)
2015: Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity (RL)
2015: Majlis, a cultural and social space (RL)

On-going nomination(s)

2025: Al Ardha, Qatari traditional dance (RL)
2025: Traditional weaving of Al Sadu (RL)
2024: Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity (RL)
2024: Henna: rituals, aesthetic and social practices (RL)

Files pending priority ‘0’ treatment

Bisht (men's Abaa): skills and practices (RL)
Thobe Al Nashal, one of the Qatari women's costumes (RL)
Oud instrument: practices, skills and performing arts (RL)
Al Saafiyat and plant fibers: craft and social traditions (RL)

Legislation

Law N. 7 on the protection of copyrights

2002

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