The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003 and took effect in 2006. Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention.

Qatar signed the convention on 1 September 2008.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Representative List Name Image Year No. Description Majlis, a cultural and social space + 2015 01076https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/majlis-a-cultural-and-social-space-01076 Majlis –meaning "sitting room"– is a meeting place for society's individuals to debate matters and local issues, exchange news and resolve conflicts. Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity + 2015 02111https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-coffee-a-symbol-of-generosity-02111 Falconry, a living human heritage + 2021 01708https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/falconry-a-living-human-heritage-01708 The origin of falconry goes back to the use of hunting by birds of prey as a mean of hunting but it has evolved over time to become part of the cultural heritage of the people. Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices + 2022 01902https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/date-palm-knowledge-skills-traditions-and-practices-01902 The Palm tree is considered to be a part of the history of the countries where it is a source for farmers, craftsmen, handicrafts owners, merchants, factory owners and food companies. Henna, rituals, aesthetic and social practices + 2024 02116https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/henna-rituals-aesthetic-and-social-practices-02116A temporary tattooing practice with medicinal and aesthetic motivations. Bisht (men's Abaa): skills and practices + 2025 02233https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/bisht-men-s-abaa-skills-and-practices-02233 A bisht is a traditional men's cloak popular in the Arab world for hundreds of years.

See also List of World Heritage Sites in Qatar

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References

External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Qatar: Official site