President of the foundation for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Rabat

Le 14 février 2020, le Conseil d’Administration de la Fondation pour la Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Culturel de Rabat, présidé par Son Altesse Royale la Princesse Lalla Hasnaa, arrêtait un plan d’action très riche offrant aux acteurs du patrimoine culturel – institutionnels, société civile et experts – de multiples opportunités d’échanger les visions et de partager les savoirs. La volonté première de la Fondation étant de conjuguer la préservation du patrimoine culturel non au passé, mais au futur et toujours au pluriel.

“Understanding Intangible Cultural Heritage: Definitions, issues, and international framework”.

Scientific Workshop

“Understanding Intangible Cultural Heritage: Definitions, issues, and international framework”.

As part of its awareness-raising mission, the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Rabat, presided by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, organized a new workshop on Thursday, April 24, at 2:00 PM, within the “Foundation Workshops” program, titled:

” Understanding Intangible Cultural Heritage: Definitions, issues, and international framework “, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication.

This Workshop provided a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the intangible cultural heritage, through the exploration of key concepts, international references, and the legal framework established by the 2003 UNESCO Convention, while also addressing the current challenges related to safeguarding of this living heritage and its transmission to future generations.

The event was moderated by the following experts:

  •  Dr. Ahmed Skounti – Anthropologist at the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage (INSAP), and UNESCO facilitator
  • Dr. Abdessalam Amarir – Head of the Heritage Inventory and Documentation Division at the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Culture Sector

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