# List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Oman

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003 and took effect in 2006. Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention.
Oman signed the convention on 4 August 2005.

## Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
### Representative List

| Name | Year | No. | Description |
| Al-Bar'ah, music and dance of Oman Dhofari valleys | 2010 | 00372 | Al-Bar'ah from the Dhofar Mountains is a dance of two or four bedouins swaying a Khanjar dagger, accompanied by drums, flute and song. |
| Al-Taghrooda, traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman + | 2012 | 00744 | Al-Taghrooda is a camel rider's song of seven verses, performed in two antiphonal groups. |
| Al 'azi, elegy, processional march and poetry | 2012 | 00850 | Al 'azi is performed solo by a lead singer brandishing a sword. The group following him replies with single notes. |
| Al-Ayyala, a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates + | 2014 | 01012 | Al-Ayyala is a weapon dance traditionally performed during weddings, celebrations, and other events. |
| Majlis, a cultural and social space + | 2015 | 01076 | Majlis –meaning "sitting room"– is a meeting place for society's individuals to debate matters and local issues, and exchanging news whether public affairs news or what concern the attendees. |
| Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity + | 2015 | 02111 | Serving qahwa is an important part of hospitality. It is prepared in front of the guests, starting with roasting the beans. It is bitter and served without sugar. |
| Al-Razfa, a traditional performing art + | 2015 | 01078 | Between two rows of men with symbolic rifles is room for dancers, accompanied by antiphonal singing. |
| Horse and camel Ardhah | 2018 | 01359 | ardhah is the art of instructing a horse or camel for work. It is frequently presented at Alardha festivals. |
| Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage associated with camels + | 2020 | 01576 | |
| Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices + | 2021 | 01718 | The artistic practice of writing Arabic letters and words to convey grace and beauty. |
| Alheda'a, oral traditions of calling camel flocks + | 2022 | 01717 | Alheda'a is an oral tradition of calling a flock of camels passed on through generations. |
| Al-Khanjar, craft skills and social practices | 2022 | 01844 | A khanjar is a traditional dagger worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved blade shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook. |
| Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices + | 2022 | 01902 | The Palm tree is considered to be a part of the history of the countries where it is a source for farmers, craftsmen, handicrafts owners, merchants, factory owners and food companies. |
| Harees dish: know-how, skills and practices + | 2023 | 01744 | Harees, is a dish of boiled, cracked, or coarsely-ground cracked wheat or bulgur, mixed with meat and seasoned. |
| Henna, rituals, aesthetic and social practices + | 2024 | 02116 | A temporary tattooing practice with medicinal and aesthetic motivations. |

### Good Safeguarding Practices

| Name | Year inscribed | No. | Description |
| Oman Youth Sail Training Ship (Safinat Shabab Oman) programme for peace and sustainable cultural dialogue | 2024 | 02080 | |