This article lists the practices listed in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage to Yemen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The song of Sana'a | 2008 | * Performing Arts * Oral traditions and expressions | The song of Sana'a, also called al-Ghina al-San'ani, refers to a set of songs belonging to a rich musical tradition practiced throughout the country. Coming from various poetic traditions dating back to the fourteenth century, it accompanies a number of social activities, such as the wedding vigil (samra) and the magyal, a gathering of friends or colleagues that takes place every afternoon. The songs are performed by a solo singer accompanied by two ancient instruments: the qanbus (Yemeni lute) and the sahn nuhasi, a brass platter that the musician balances on his thumbs and taps gently with his other eight fingers. There are many, many different melodic types. Modulation from one to the other in the same concert is rare, but the singer's artistry lies in his ability to embellish a melody to emphasize the meaning of the text and touch the audience. The poetic repertoire, written in Yemeni dialects and classical Arabic, is full of puns and is filled with deep emotion. The song texts constitute the most revered and often cited body of poetry in Yemen. Although they are directly associated with the country's historic capital, Sana'a, they are also widespread in cities and rural areas of the country. The poetic repertoire in fact often calls upon the dialects of the different regions. And traditional melodies are regularly borrowed by performers of other genres, including rural dances and contemporary music. While Yemenis remain very proud of the tradition of Sana'a singing, concert attendance has declined sharply. In addition, the current musicians, however more and more numerous, know only a few old songs which they insert in their recitals, before moving on to a lighter modern repertoire. Only a few elderly musicians have preserved the entire tradition and the intricacies of the performance. |  |
| Knowledge, know-how, traditions and practices associated with the date palm Note Yemen shares this practice with the Bahrain, the'Iraq, the Jordan, the Kuwait, the Morocco, the Mauritania, the'Egypt, Oman, the Palestine, the'Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, the Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. | 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, as 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 involving the date palm, organize many festive rituals and perpetuate the traditions and customs linked to the element. |  |
Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
Yemen does not have a practice listed in the Best Safeguarding Practices Register.
Emergency backup list
Yemen does not have a practice on the Emergency Safeguarding List.
