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Saudi Heritage Preservation Society

Saudi Heritage Preservation Society

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The Saudi Heritage Preservation Society (SHPS) is a Saudi charitable society established on 17 May 2010 and concerned with the preservation of national heritage where the constituent meeting was held in the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.[1] It has been registered by UNESCO as an international nongovernmental organization in safeguarding heritage.[2]

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On 12 July 2019, UNESCO signed a letter with the Saudi Minister of Culture of In which Saudi Arabia contribute US$25 million to UNESCO for the preservation of heritage.[3]

Society activities

In 2013, the society launched several projects emphasizing on protecting and documenting archaeological sites and old buildings.[4] Moreover, the projects involve initiatives towards sculptures and skills associated with traditional arts and crafts through launching awareness campaigns and seasonal competitions.[4]

Elements and properties inscribed on UNESCO

There are six elements inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list and five properties inscribed in the World Heritage List.[5][6]

Elements inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:

  • 2017: Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, female traditional interior wall decoration in Asir, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2016: Almezmar, drumming and dancing with sticks
  • 2016: Falconry, a living human heritage
  • 2015: Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity
  • 2015: Majlis, a cultural and social space
  • 2015: Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia

Properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site:

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Saudi Heritage Preservation Society - Saudi Arabia | Organizations". Nakhwah. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
  2. [2]
    "The Saudi Ministry of Culture's strategy". Arab News. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
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    "Saudi Arabia commits US$25 million to UNESCO for the protection of heritage". UNESCO. 2019-07-12. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
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    "Saudi heritage society launches cultural projects". Arab News. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
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    "UNESCO - Saudi Arabia". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
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    "Saudi Arabia". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
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