Oman Leads Global Efforts with UNESCO Prize for Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has launched a global prize for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, reflecting growing international recognition of the role played by the Sultanate of Oman in preserving living traditions and promoting them as a shared foundation of humanity.
This initiative highlights Oman’s strong commitment to cultural heritage as a driver of identity, creativity, and sustainable development. It reinforces the country’s position as a key advocate for protecting and promoting intangible cultural heritage on the global stage.
The prize recognises outstanding contributions across all domains of intangible cultural heritage, including oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, social practices and festive events, knowledge related to nature and the universe, and traditional craftsmanship.
By supporting institutions, researchers, and cultural practitioners worldwide, the initiative fosters innovation, strengthens education, and ensures the transmission of cultural knowledge to future generations.
Aligned with the framework of UNESCO, the prize also underscores Oman’s cultural influence and its role in encouraging dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding through heritage.
Ultimately, this global initiative positions Oman as a leading cultural hub, using heritage as a bridge between civilizations and as a catalyst for creativity, cooperation, and sustainable development.
