Saudi Heritage Preservation Society
| Charitable society overview | |
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| Formed | 17 May 2010 |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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| Website | http://shps.org.sa/Pages/default.aspx |
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]
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:
- 2018: Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
- 2008: Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih)
- 2010: At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
- 2014: Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
- 2015: Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia
See also
- List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Saudi Arabia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia
References
- ^ "Saudi Heritage Preservation Society - Saudi Arabia | Organizations". Nakhwah. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "The Saudi Ministry of Culture's strategy". Arab News. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia commits US$25 million to UNESCO for the protection of heritage". UNESCO. 2019-07-12. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
- ^ a b "Saudi heritage society launches cultural projects". Arab News. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "UNESCO - Saudi Arabia". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2019-02-07.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-02-07.