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- Data sheet 2 - Programmes, projects and activities in the field of intangible cultural heritage

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^19, is aimed at extensive data-gathering within the framework of the assessments on national capacities for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (please refer to the background document to guide national assessments^20). It will provide comprehensive information on any programmes, projects and activities related to intangible cultural heritage, in particular to its safeguarding, as referred to in the assessment guidelines.

1. Name of the programme, project or activity Please provide the full name in its original language as well as in French and/or English.

The National Interactive Theatre Troupe الفريق الوطني للمسرح التفاعلي The International Arab Children Congressمؤتمر الأطفال العرب الدولي Misk Dance Troupe – Folkloreفرقة مسك – فلكلور The Musical Play “ Petra Rocks” المسرحية الغنائية "البتراء إن حكت"

2. Competent body involved This section should provide the name and contact information of the competent body (agency, museum, institution, manager, etc.) with responsibility for the programme, project or activity.

Name of the competent body: The National Centre For Culture and Arts Name of a contact person: Lina Attel, Founder & Director General Postal address: Arjan- Ibn Al- Haytham Street Building 70 P.O Box: 926687 Amman 11110 Jordan Country: JORDAN Website: www.Pac.org.jo Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Geographical scope This section should identify the locations in which the programme, project or activity is carried out. Please indicate whether it is primarily local, national, sub-regional or international in scope and specify the location (name of city(es), district(s), country(ies)).

 local  national  sub-regional  international Please specify:      

4. Domain(s) represented by the programme, project or activity Identify the domain(s) of intangible cultural heritage included within the programme, project or activity, which might include one or more of the domains identified in Article 2.2 of the Convention.

 oral traditions and expressions  performing arts  social practices, rituals and festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  traditional craftsmanship  other domains - please specify:      

5. Community, group or, if applicable, individuals concerned Identify clearly the community(ies), group(s) or, if applicable, individuals concerned with the programme, project or activity.

Children Youth & adults Families Women Decision Makers

6. Description of the programme, project or activity Please provide a succinct description of the programme, project or activity and its main elements. If it is completed or in-progress, please describe what actually happened or is underway. If it is only planned, describe what is intended and can reasonably be expected to happen within its scope. More specifically, you may wish to : describe the situation that led to the creation of the programme, project or activity—what safeguarding needs were identified and by whom, and how priorities and objectives were identified and established; describe the specific safeguarding measures the programme, project or activity includes and why they were selected. You may also wish to underline any innovative methods or modalities involved, if any; in case of commercial/touristic activities related to intangible cultural heritage, address to what extent it contributes to its safeguarding, being aware that commercial and/or touristic activities may also, under specific circumstances, threaten the viability of intangible cultural heritage. If already completed, please show how the programme, project or activity has demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to the viability of the intangible cultural heritage concerned. If it is still underway or planned, show how it can reasonably be expected to contribute substantially to the viability of the intangible cultural heritage concerned. Please explain how the results of the programme, project or activity have been or will be assessed.

International Arab Children Congress NCCA has been organizing the annual International Arab Children Congress since 1996 which was initiated by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein following the 1980 Arab summit conference in Amman. Her Majesty wanted to give youth of age 14-16 the same opportunity as Nations’ Leaders to express their needs and aspirations & to be heard by decision makers in the Arab world. The IACC gathers youth from the Arab world for a week of visiting learning & cultural interaction especially designed to promote creativity peace, cross cultural understanding tolerance & solidarity amongst the Arab youth. In 2004 the IACC hosted international participants from Europe, Asia, Africa & America thus expanding the congress to become a valuable international event that contributes in bridging cultures, alleviating stereotype images and raising awareness on democratic principles & human rights. website : www.arabchildrencongress.com The National Interactive Theater Troupe The National Center for Culture and Arts (NCCA) houses a permanent professional touring Interactive Theater Troupe which was established in 1989 & is the first of its kind in Jordan. The troupe is pioneer in producing plays that deal with contemporary social issues related to socio-economic development utilizing a unique theater methodology which engages the audience directly in the action through their active interaction with the actors in role within the drama. The troupe performs locally, regionally & internationally and tours to remote rural areas to ensure its outreach to grass root communities. For more information please contact us at 5690292 or email us at [e-mail] MISK Dance Troupe NCCA established the Dance Theater Troupe (MISK) in 1996, the only troupe of its kind in Jordan. The troupe comprises of 20 members who are professionally trained in classical ballet, jazz & contemporary dance techniques in addition to traditional Jordanian folk dance. The troupe performs extensively locally and internationally combining the traditional Jordanian culture & heritage within a modern and professional context that embodies the spirit of history & modernity. For more information , please contact us at 569092 or email us at [e-mail]

7. Community participation and consent Please describe how the community, group or, if applicable, individuals concerned have participated (or will participate) in the programme, project or activity at all stages of planning and implementation and how they have consented to it.

The programs were very successful and well received by the target group

- Data sheet 1- Governmental and nongovernmental bodies specialized in the field of intangible cultural heritage

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^21, is aimed at extensive data-gathering within the framework of the assessments on national capacities for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (please refer to the background document to guide national assessments^22). It will provide comprehensive information on any institutions/organizations active in the field of intangible cultural heritage as referred to in the assessment guidelines.

1. Name Please provide the full official name of the institution/organization, in its original language as well as in French and/or English.

The Managing Directorate of Curricula and Textbooks/ Ministry of Education إدارة المناهج والكتب المدرسية/ وزارة التربية والتعليم

2. Address Please provide the complete postal address of the institution/organization, as well as additional contact information such as its telephone or fax numbers, e-mail address, website, etc.

Postal address: : P.O Box 93063 Amman 11191, Jabal Al-Hussein Country: Jordan Website: www.moe.gov.jo Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Status Specify whether the institution/organization is a governmental entity (ministry, university, museum, etc.) or a non-governmental entity (such as associations, organizations, community centres, grassroots associations, clubs, guilds, steering committees, etc.) and indicate its recognized legal personality.

 governmental, please specify: Managing directorate in the Ministry of Education.  non-governmental, please specify:      

4. Date of its founding or approximate duration of its existence Please state when the institution/organization came into existence.

In 1950

5. Geographical scope Please identify the geographical scope where the institution/organization actively operates. Please indicate whether it is primarily local, national, sub-regional or international in scope and specify the location (name of city(es), district(s), country(ies)).

 local  national  regional  international Please specify:      

6. Activities in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

6.a. Domain(s) in which the institution/organization is active Please check one or more boxes to indicate the primary domains in which the institution/organization is most active. If its activities involve domains other than those listed, please check “other domains” and indicate which domains are concerned.

 oral traditions and expressions  performing arts  social practices, rituals and festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  traditional craftsmanship  other domains - please specify:      

6.b. Primary safeguarding activities in which the institution/organization is involved Please check one or more boxes to indicate the institution/organization’s primary safeguarding activities. If its activities involve safeguarding measures not listed here, please check ‘other safeguarding measures’ and specify which ones are concerned.

 identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)  preservation, protection  promotion, enhancement  transmission, formal or non-formal education  revitalization  other safeguarding measures - please specify:      

6.c. Description of the institution/organization’s activities Briefly describe the recent activities and relevant experience in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Please provide information on the personnel and membership of the institution/organization, describe its competence and expertise in the domain of intangible cultural heritage and explain how its personnel or members acquired such competence.

The Managing Directorate of Curricula and Textbooks has been including cultural heritage concepts in the curricula and textbooks - where appropriate - to transmit these concepts to generations.

7. Experiences in cooperating with communities, groups and intangible cultural heritage practitioners Briefly describe any experiences of the institution/organization in cooperating in a spirit of mutual respect with communities, groups and, where appropriate, individuals that create, maintain and transmit intangible cultural heritage.

The Managing Directorate of Curricula and Textbooks participated in many workshops and seminars on this context. It participated actively in a national workshop on the inclusion of national cultural heritage concepts in the curricula and textbooks.

- Data sheet 2 - Programmes, projects and activities in the field of intangible cultural heritage

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^23, is aimed at extensive data-gathering within the framework of the assessments on national capacities for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (please refer to the background document to guide national assessments^24). It will provide comprehensive information on any programmes, projects and activities related to intangible cultural heritage, in particular to its safeguarding, as referred to in the assessment guidelines.

1. Name of the programme, project or activity Please provide the full name in its original language as well as in French and/or English.

Inclusion of national cultural heritage in the curricula and textbooks إدماج مفاهيم التراث الثقافي الوطني في المناهج والكتب المدرسية

2. Competent body involved This section should provide the name and contact information of the competent body (agency, museum, institution, manager, etc.) with responsibility for the programme, project or activity.

Name of the competent body: The Managing Directorate of Curricula and Textbooks/ Ministry of Education Name of a contact person: Director of the Managing Directorate of Curricula and Textbooks Postal address: P.O Box 93063 Amman 11191, Jabal Al-Hussein Country: Jordan Website: www.moe.gov.jo Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Geographical scope This section should identify the locations in which the programme, project or activity is carried out. Please indicate whether it is primarily local, national, sub-regional or international in scope and specify the location (name of city(es), district(s), country(ies)).

 local  national  sub-regional  international Please specify:      

4. Domain(s) represented by the programme, project or activity Identify the domain(s) of intangible cultural heritage included within the programme, project or activity, which might include one or more of the domains identified in Article 2.2 of the Convention.

 oral traditions and expressions  performing arts  social practices, rituals and festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  traditional craftsmanship  other domains - please specify:      

5. Community, group or, if applicable, individuals concerned Identify clearly the community(ies), group(s) or, if applicable, individuals concerned with the programme, project or activity.

Curricula members who are interested in this field within their specializations in: history; national and civil education; Arabic language; art; Islamic education; and other scientific subjects. School students, teachers, parents and those who are interested in this field.

6. Description of the programme, project or activity Please provide a succinct description of the programme, project or activity and its main elements. If it is completed or in-progress, please describe what actually happened or is underway. If it is only planned, describe what is intended and can reasonably be expected to happen within its scope. More specifically, you may wish to : describe the situation that led to the creation of the programme, project or activity—what safeguarding needs were identified and by whom, and how priorities and objectives were identified and established; describe the specific safeguarding measures the programme, project or activity includes and why they were selected. You may also wish to underline any innovative methods or modalities involved, if any; in case of commercial/touristic activities related to intangible cultural heritage, address to what extent it contributes to its safeguarding, being aware that commercial and/or touristic activities may also, under specific circumstances, threaten the viability of intangible cultural heritage. If already completed, please show how the programme, project or activity has demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to the viability of the intangible cultural heritage concerned. If it is still underway or planned, show how it can reasonably be expected to contribute substantially to the viability of the intangible cultural heritage concerned. Please explain how the results of the programme, project or activity have been or will be assessed.

The project is still in its first phases. The Managing Directorate of Curricula and Textbooks has included cultural heritage concepts in the curricula and textbooks in the subjects of: National and Civil Education; Arabic Language; Art; Islamic education; Music and Science in line with the Jordanian Curriculum guidelines which indicate that there is already considerable scope for the curriculum to be a tool for the dissemination of ICH relevant knowledge. Moreover, the curriculum is currently evolving in a way that seems consciously to be placing more emphasis on transmitting Jordan’s ICH through education. A national workshop was held and a work paper on the status of the national heritage in the curricula and textbooks in Jordan was produced. The other phases of the project will be completed later.

7. Community participation and consent Please describe how the community, group or, if applicable, individuals concerned have participated (or will participate) in the programme, project or activity at all stages of planning and implementation and how they have consented to it.

The project is one of the important national projects in this field. The general framework and the general and specific outcomes of curricula and textbooks will be reviewed. Then the textbooks will be reviewed to include or expand inclusion of national cultural heritage concepts where appropriate.