Culture Ministry Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

The Ministry of Culture has launched an intangible cultural heritage documentation project in Al-Ahsa Governorate. This project is one of several the ministry is working on to document and digitize the memory of Saudi culture and preserve the rich fabric of the Kingdom's cultural heritage. The project includes conducting a comprehensive survey of Al-Ahsa's intangible cultural heritage elements, including knowledge and practices related to nature, oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, craftsmanship skills in cultural industries, and traditional arts. These elements will be digitally documented to preserve the governorate's rich cultural heritage. Through this project, the Ministry of Culture seeks to instill pride in the Kingdom's cultural identity and achieve the National Culture Strategy's objectives under the Saudi Vision 2030. Source: Saudi Press Agency