Egypt launches new place to foster intangible cultural heritage

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture launched on Sunday a new venue named House of Heritage to showcase and preserve the country’s rich intangible cultural heritage with a ceremony featuring traditional music and dance.

The venue is located inside the Foustat Traditional Crafts Center in Cairo, as the launch is part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) (2003-2023).

“The House of Heritage includes shops for selling handmade products, a museum for showcasing traditional crafts, and places for organising a variety of heritage-related cultural activities throughout the year,” Minister of Culture Nevine El Kilany, said.

Egyptian artisans showcased their craftsmanship during the celebration in front of visitors, including weaving, copper engraving, wood carving, pottery making, and drawing on ceramics, etc.

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