Latifa bint Mohammed: Including Al-Tali on the UNESCO list is a step that preserves our rich heritage and supports its continuity

 Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, and a member of the Dubai Council, praised the success of the great efforts made by Dubai, which resulted in the registration of "Hraft Al-Tali" on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, during the seventeenth meeting of the International Committee. Government of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was held in the Moroccan city of Rabat.

This achievement comes as a consolidation of the UAE's role in leading nomination files for elements of intangible cultural heritage, and an affirmation of the leadership of "Dubai Culture" in preserving heritage, which is one of its most important strategic priorities, based on the emirate's role and cultural responsibility towards society, and ensuring the preservation of heritage for future generations.

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum confirmed that Dubai's efforts are continuing in the field of preserving the local heritage and its cultural elements, pointing out that the registration of the "craft of talli" on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage is an achievement that preserves this heritage craft and guarantees its permanence, in harmony With the UAE's approach to preserving and celebrating heritage as a source of inspiration for future generations, it increases their connection to their national identity.

Her Highness said: "The UAE and Dubai continue to achieve more achievements in the field of preserving tangible and intangible cultural heritage, based on its firm approach to protecting its cultural heritage in all its tangible and intangible forms, which paints a comprehensive picture of its unique identity and rich heritage."

Her Highness praised the efforts that supported the UAE file in registering "Hraft Al-Tali" on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, and thanked the Ministry of Culture and Youth, the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, and the "Dubai Culture" team that completed the file, and praised Her Highness for their contributions to the definition. local heritage in the international arena.

Her Highness, Chairwoman of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, said: "The success of Dubai and the UAE in registering 'Hraft Al-Tali' on the UNESCO list is the culmination of the efforts made to preserve Emirati heritage, and reflects Dubai Culture's commitment and keenness to preserve and preserve this rich heritage, publicize it globally, and shed light on it. on its precious values, and emphasizing the importance of creating an appropriate environment to ensure the sustainability of heritage industries.

Her Highness indicated that the success of the registration of "Hraft Al-Tali" is added to the balance of the country's cultural achievements, and she said: "Over recent years, the UAE has succeeded in including many unique heritage and national elements in the UNESCO list, and the registration of "Hraft Al-Tali" contributes to its protection and preservation and the definition of the world. With our national identity and the depth of its authenticity.. "We are proud of our heritage in which our values ​​and our civilization are embodied, and we seek to instill it in the hearts of new generations to pass it on, generation after generation, in order to preserve the local heritage and national identity."

The inclusion of "Hraft Al-Tali" on the list contributes to expanding the fields of craft development at the level of research and intellectual codification and employment in various fields of life, which enhances ways to protect it from loss, while this step enhances the presence of Emirati culture on the international scene, and reflects the civilized and cultural aspirations of the state, for what It contains symbolic and human values ​​that bridge the gap between cultures and bring them closer together.

The Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, "Dubai Culture", in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Culture, had submitted a file for "Tali Craft" under the title "Al-Tali: Traditional Embroidery Skills in the United Arab Emirates", in which it sought to highlight the importance and history of "Tali Craft" in the UAE, as it In the nomination file, she indicated that the number of women who practice this craft exceeds 4,000, representing various segments of the local community.

Dubai Culture, through the Heritage Center for Traditional Handicrafts, the educational arm of the Shindagha Museum, the largest heritage museum in Dubai, continues efforts to preserve and protect the "craft of talli" by focusing on passing on its secrets to future generations, to provide them with the experiences, skills and knowledge they need to learn this craft. In addition to raising the level of societal awareness of its importance, history and origins, as this comes as part of its cultural responsibility and falls within the framework of the Authority’s commitment to support and nurture craft skills and knowledge, develop them and invest in young and creative energies. This also reflects the Authority’s belief in the need to consolidate the local heritage in the hearts of the younger generations Documenting its relationship to the national identity and the history of the state.

Al-Tali is a traditional craft practiced exclusively by women in Emirati homes. It is considered one of the components of the local cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations. It is a traditional hand-woven craft characterized by its bright colors and beautiful designs. The pieces, with their patterns inspired by the elements of the local environment, range from a few hours to several months, depending on its nature, complexity, and the number of threads used.

The "Tali" designs are called different names in relation to the method used in its production, including "Sayer Yai" (going back and forth), "Bu Khostin" or "Bu Futila", "Bu Khosa" or "Bu Futla" and others.

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