Project

Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in eight countries in Africa and the Arab Region: assessing needs and developing project proposals

Benefitting country(ies): Comoros Djibouti Egypt Madagascar South Sudan State of Palestine Sudan Yemen

The aim of this project funded by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA) is to lay a solid foundation to support eight countries in Africa and the Arab region (Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Madagascar, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen) in their efforts to safeguard their living heritage, in accordance with the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the

News and activities:

  • Project budget:
    US$ 259,419
  • Source:
    Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/05/2014 - 01/03/2019

Action plan for the safeguarding of the Song of Saana

Benefitting country(ies): Yemen

The Song of Sana’a is a group of songs accompanied by the fine sound of the Yemeni lute and a lightly struck copper tray. The poetic repertory, written in both Yemeni dialects and classical Arabic, abounds in wordplay and is renowned for its emotional content. The project was designed to: promote knowledge about the Song of Sana’a; raise awareness about its

  • Project budget:
    US$ 96,513
  • Source:
    Japan Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/11/2005 - 01/01/2009
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