This article lists the practices listed in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in Tunisia.
Understand
The country has four 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 ».
Lists
Representative list
| Convenient | Year | Domain | Description | Drawing |
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| 1 The pottery-related skills of the women of Sejnane | 2018 | know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | The know-how related to the pottery of the women of Sejnane relate to the practice of using a particular technique to produce terracotta artefacts for the home, including kitchen utensils, dolls and animal figures inspired by the environment. All stages of production are carried out by women, who also sell the pottery in the village and on the side of the neighboring roads; women therefore occupy an important place in the community. The clay is usually mined in the beds of wadis, then it is lumps, crushed, purified and soggy before being kneaded and shaped. Once fired, the pottery is decorated with two-tone geometric patterns reminiscent of traditional tattoos and Berber weavings. The men participate in the sale, which makes this family craft a tool for promoting family cohesion. Faced with socioeconomic changes, the women of Sejnane have adapted their crafts to the new demands of modern life and the vagaries of demand, thus revealing their capacity for innovation. The knowledge and know-how relating to this craft of manual pottery in Sejnane are transmitted through traditional and informal education in the communities where young girls are encouraged to learn this art of fire in addition to their schooling. The National Handicrafts Office also provides training courses for young women in the community who wish to devote themselves to this activity. |  |
| Knowledge, know-how, traditions and practices associated with the date palm Note Tunisia shares this practice with the Bahrain, the'Iraq, the Jordan, the Kuwait, the Mauritania, the Morocco, Oman, the Palestine, the'Saudi Arabia, the'Egypt, the Sudan, 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. |  |
| Knowledge, know-how and practices related to the production and consumption of couscous Note Tunisia shares this practice withAlgeria, the Morocco and the Mauritania. | 2020 | * 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 knowledge, know-how and practices related to the production and consumption of couscous include the method of preparation, the conditions and tools necessary for the production, the associated artefacts and the circumstances of the consumption of couscous within the communities concerned. The preparation of couscous is a ceremonial process involving different operations. It all starts with cereal growing, the molding of the seeds to obtain a semolina which will be rolled and then cooked after having been steamed. These practices are associated with a set of exclusive tools, instruments and utensils. This dish is accompanied by various vegetable additives and different meats depending on the territory, the season and the circumstances. Nowadays, as in the past, the methods of preparing couscous constitute a sum of knowledge and skills that are transmitted in a non-formal way through observation and reproduction. For the manufacture of utensils, those in clay are made by potters and those in wood are produced by cooperatives or artisanal factories, often family-owned. For several decades, formal transmission has developed beyond the family circle and the home. The non-culinary aspects of the element, namely rites, oral expressions and certain social practices, are also transmitted by the bearers. Couscous is a dish that has a repertoire of symbols, meanings, social and cultural dimensions all linked to solidarity, conviviality, sharing and living together. |  |
| 2 Fishing charfiya in the Kerkennah Islands | 2020 | * Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe * Social practices, rituals and festive events * Know-how related to traditional craftsmanship | Fishing charfiya in the Kerkennah Islands is a traditional fishing technique that passively exploits hydrographic conditions, marine relief and natural resources at sea and on land. The charfiya is a fixed fishery which circumscribes, thanks to walls of palms stuck in the seabed, a triangular field. The fish, carried away by the ebbing tide, rush into capture chambers then into nets or traps and cannot get out of them. Unlike those caught using trawls which scrape the seabed, the fish remain alive and on an empty stomach in the traps until the moment of emergence. According to custom, the charfiya is installed and used between the fall equinox and June to allow marine life to regenerate. Each year, the reconstruction of this device is associated with social practices, such as sharing a meal or praying. The practice of fishing charfiya assumes excellent knowledge of submarine topography and ocean currents. Most people in the Kerkennah learn to fish from a young age. It is also common that a râїs passes the fishery on to his eldest son so that the family retains ownership. Vocational training centers also provide indirect learning. The charfiya is the main fishing technique used in the Kerkennah Islands. The whole community participates, to varying degrees, in the various stages of the process, from the installation - with the rituals that go with it - to the lifting of the traps. It is therefore a factor of unity for the inhabitants of the archipelago. |  |
Register of Best Safeguarding Practices
Tunisia does not have a practice registered in the register of best safeguarding practices.
Emergency backup list
Tunisia has no practice on the emergency safeguard list.
