The UAE presented its pilot project in compiling an international file on falconry to a regional consultation meeting on intangible heritage hosted by the Unesco in Bangkok, Thailand.
This meeting aimed at raising awareness on the nature of intangible heritage that is shared across borders and to promote international co-operation in this area.
Dr Nasser Al Hameri, Director of Intangible Heritage Department at Abu Dhabi Authority for Heritage and Culture (Adach), told delegates from 28 countries of the Asia-Pacific region along with researchers from Africa, Latin America and Europe that the UAE had managed to convince 12 countries -- five from the Arab World, five from Europe and two from Asia --to engage in the file.
“Preparing such a dossier is an arduous task that needs patience, persistence and frequent contacts with stakeholders,'' he added.
According to him, the international falconry file plays a crucial role in fostering cultural dialogue among nations.
The meeting was organised with a view to strengthening international co-operation for safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage, with a particular focus on heritage that is shared across and beyond national borders.
Delegates had an opportunity to exchange views on diverse opinions and experiences and to share their experience on how to prepare a multi-national nomination to the representative list of intangible cultural heritage.
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