This article lists the practices listed in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage to Kuwait.
Understand
The country has two practices listed on the "representative list of intangible cultural heritage From UNESCO.
No additional practice is included in the "register of best practices for safeguarding culture "Or on the"emergency backup list ».
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Representative list
| Convenient | Year | Domain | Description | Drawing |
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| Knowledge, know-how, traditions and practices associated with the date palm Note Kuwait shares this practice with the Bahrain, the'Iraq, the Jordan, the Morocco, the Mauritania, the'Egypt, Oman, the Palestine, the'Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, the Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and the Yemen. | 2019 | * Performing Arts * knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe * social practices, rituals and festive events * know-how related to traditional craftsmanship * oral traditions and expressions | The date palm has been associated with the population of the submitting States for centuries, as an essential material for several forms of craftsmanship, several trades and several traditions, customs and socio-cultural practices, but also as an important source of food. The date palm is an evergreen plant typical of dry regions because its roots can penetrate deeply into the soil to absorb moisture. Element bearers and practitioners include owners of date palm plantations; farmers who plant, maintain and irrigate trees; artisans who make traditional products using the different parts of the palm tree; date vendors; and creators and artists who recite folk tales and poems. The knowledge, skills, traditions and practices associated with the date palm have played an essential role in strengthening the links between the inhabitants of the Arab countries concerned and their lands, because this tree has helped them to overcome the difficulties specific to a desert environment. . The region's historical relationship with the element has given rise to a rich cultural heritage bringing together the practices, knowledge and skills still employed today. The development of the element over the centuries and its cultural relevance explain the extent to which local communities are committed to its preservation. To do this, they participate in multiple actions relating to the date palm, organize many festive rituals and perpetuate the traditions and customs linked to the element. |  |
| Traditional Al Sadu weaving Note Kuwait shares this practice withSaudi Arabia. | 2020 | * Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe * Know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | The traditional Al Sadu weaving is a traditional woven fabric made by the Bedouin women: in Arabic, the word "Al Sadu" refers to the weaving carried out in the horizontal direction. It is a plain weave with a warp effect made on a loom placed on the floor. The resulting fabric is a tight, strong and durable fabric, and the weavers use the natural fibers they find in their environment. The patterns of the Bedouin fabric reflect the desert environment in a simple and pure form, by associating geometric shapes which follow one another in a rhythmic and symmetrical cadence. The weavers also use bright colors, such as shades of red and orange, to brighten up their living environment. The beauty of each woven object is based on the quality of the spinning and weaving, as well as on the expertise of the weaver: the finer the thread, the more pronounced and delicate the structure and pattern. The main owners of Al Sadu weaving are the master weavers, older Bedouin women. They play an essential role in the transmission of know-how to other practitioners of the element, most often within the household. In addition, associations and educational organizations contribute to the transmission of this know-how and this knowledge through courses or workshops. Today, weaving is a hobby or a source of income for bearers and practitioners. The woven objects bear witness to the important role of women in Bedouin society. Nowadays, Al Sadu weaving refers less to the functional object than to the vehicle of a deeply rooted tradition and culture. |  |
Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
Kuwait does not have a practice listed in the Best Safeguarding Practices Register.
Emergency backup list
Kuwait does not have a practice on the Emergency Safeguarding List.
