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.
Jordan ratified the convention on 24 March 2006.
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Representative List Name Image Year No. Description Cultural space of the Bedu in Petra and Wadi Rum 2008 00122 The cultural space in Petra and Wadi Rum of the Bedouin tribes (Bedul, Ammarin, and Sa'idiyyin). As-Samer in Jordan 2018 01301 As-Samer consists of dancing and singing performed during the most important ceremonies such as the marriage ceremonies. Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices + 2021 01718 The artistic practice of writing Arabic letters and words to convey grace and beauty. Al-Mansaf in Jordan, a festive banquet and its social and cultural meanings 2022 01849 Mansaf () is a traditional Jordanian dish made of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt and served with rice or bulgur. Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices + 2022 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 02116A temporary tattooing practice with medicinal and aesthetic motivations. Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity + 2024 02111 Serving qahwa is an important part of hospitality. It is prepared in front of the guests, starting with roasting the beans. It is bitter and served without sugar. Bisht (men's Abaa): skills and practices + 2025 02233 A bisht is a traditional men's cloak popular in the Arab world for hundreds of years. The zaffa in the traditional wedding + 2025 02283 The zaffa, or wedding march, is a musical procession of bendir drums, bagpipes, horns, belly dancers, and men carrying flaming swords. Al-Mihrass tree: knowledge, skills and rituals associated with it 2025 02276 Al-Mihrass is a type of olive tree notable for its size and age. Arabic Kohl + 2025 02261 Kohl is a fine black powder used as eyeliner traditionally made by crushing stibnite.
See also List of World Heritage Sites in Jordan
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References
External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Jordan: Official site