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2. Priority activities and measures

2.a. Priority activities and measures to implement the Convention

- Enhancing the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Culture to enable the establishment of the Directorate of Cultural Diversity and Cultural Heritage on scientific and administrative, legal and financial basis that meet the requirements of the implementation of international conventions in general, and meet the requirements of the national agenda in particular.

- Establish a national library dedicated to ICH so as to collect all data and information related to ICH in the Kingdom of Jordan.
- Train the team that was formed to begin the development of inventories.
- Develop programs for education and awareness in schools and universities and the community.
- Train on the preparation of (nomination files).

2. b. Prospective listing

a. Representative List of the ICH:

1) Knowledge of traditional Bedouin carpet weaving techniques

2) Traditional Jordanian costume

3) Traditional embroidery of Jordan

4) Traditional children games in Jordan

5) The cultural space of rural life in northern Jordan

6) Traditional Jordanian cuisine

7) Oral heritage and cultural manifestations of Circassian and Chechnians of Jordan

8) The cultural space of the Bedouins of the North-Eastern Jordanian Badia / desert

9) The polyphonic rural singing of the northern rural areas of Jordan

10) The wedding songs in Jordan

11) The knowledge of water distribution in Southern Jordan, i.e. Petra and Wadi Musa

12) The healing craft through amulets

13) The peasants' songs of Jordan.

14) The Jordanian folkloric dance

15) The cosmovision and knowledge of astrology among some individuals in Jordan

16) The places of memory and living heritage of the Beduins and peasants of Jordan

17) Traditions and practices associated to Moslem and Christian fests

18) The Bedouin tent and its design

19) The folkloric novel of Jordan

20) Traditions and practices associated to pastoral life in Jordan
b) List of ICH in need of urgent safeguarding

1) Traditional music and musical instruments in Jordan

2) The tribal jurisprudence and tribunals in Jordan

3) The popular isophony of the Bedouin and rural areas in Jordan

4) Traditional medicine and traditional healers in Jordan

5) The folkloric poetry of Jordan

THE PREPERATION TEAM

The team is headed by Miss Toujan Bermamet/ Secretary General of Jordan National Commission for UNESCO. The following are the members of the team:

1. 
   Dr. Hani Alamad
   
2. 
   Dr. Hani Hayajneh
   
3. 
   Dr. Mohammad Waheeb
   
4. 
   Dr. Ahmed Rashid
   
5. 
   Dr. Mohammad Ghawanmeh
   
6. 
   Dr. Salah Saed
   
7. 
   Mr. Mohammad Aljazi
   
8. 
   Dr. Riyad Hamoudeh
   
9. 
   Mr. Nasser Seder (Coordinator)
   
10. 
    Dr. Nael Hjazin
    
11. 
    Mrs. Abeer Murrar
    
12. 
    Dr. Mohammad Al- Salamat
    
13. 
    Dr. Mohammad Al- Khatib
    
14. 
    Mr. Marzouq Al- Zyoud
    
15. 
    Mr. Mohammad Qbeilat
    
16. 
    Miss Maha Al- Zoabi
    
17. 
    Mrs. Safa Al- Shaar
    
18. 
    Mrs. Elham Sadiq
    
19. 
    Mrs. Shifa Merei
    
20. 
    Mrs. Wardeh Salameh
    
21. 
    Mr. Ahmed Rahahleh
    

ANNEXES / SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Data Sheet 1: Governmental and nongovernmental

bodies specialized in the field of ICH

- Data sheet 2 -

Programmes, projects and activities in the field of intangible cultural heritage

MEDLIHER – Mediterranean Living Heritage

national assessments on the state of
safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria

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

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^1, 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^2). 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.

Ministry of Culture وزارة الثقافة

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: Amman P.O Box 6140 Country: Jordan Website: www.culture.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: Ministry  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 1988

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.

Promoting cultural activities in Jordan and build the capacity of communities to manage cultural activities to influence the quality of human life and respect cultural diversity and reflect the values of dialogue.

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.

There is cooperation between the MOC and the NGOs in the field of cultural heritage. Bearing in mind that all these NGOs are registered at the MOC.

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

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^3, 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^4). 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 renovation of Wasfi Altal House Project مشروع ترميم بيت وصفي التل وتحويله الى دارة وصفي وسعدية التل

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: Ministry of Culture Name of a contact person: Hikmat Alnawayseh Postal address: Amman P.O Box 6140 Country: Amman – Jordan Website: : www.culture.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.

Local community, groups and individuals.

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.

This project is interested in heritage and introducing the life style of political figures for the new generations.

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.

Recognizing the life of Wasfi Altal the former foreign minister and one of the most prominent political figures in Jordan.

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

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^5, 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^6). 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.

Al-Samer Festival for Culture, Arts and Heritage مهرجان السامر للثقافة والفنون والتراث

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: Ministry of Culture Name of a contact person: Yousef Al-Shamari Postal address: Amman P.O Box 6140 Country: Jordan Website: : www.culture.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: Southern region

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.

Researchers and specialist from the Universities and cultural institutions. Jordanian Artists Association. National Center for Culture and Performing Arts. Greatest Amman Municipality.

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.

This festival is organized annually to gather all Jordanian popular poets and Nabati poetry which belongs to Bedouins.

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.