In honor of World Heritage Day, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) hosted an event at the Heritage Community Center in Al Shindagha Historical Neighborhood with the subject “Heritage Through Generations.” A panel discussion, a demonstration of Emirati traditional crafts, and a tour of the center were all part of the event.
Dubai Culture kicked off the event with a panel discussion on Emirati legacy, which featured researchers and cultural specialists in the presence of a number of authorized employees. This session brought together Emirati heritage researcher Al Laghsh and Emirati daggers and swords researcher Abdullah Al Matroushi, who discussed a variety of topics in the world of heritage, including the concepts and purposes of world heritage; Emirati heritage, and its connection to various social lifestyles, the centers and entities that incubate heritage in general; and heritage in the future, as well as modern media, also commonly known as new media in the post-presidential era.
The Authority’s celebration of World Heritage Day, according to AlAnood Ahmed Bin AlShaikh, Acting Director of Cultural and Heritage Programs Department at Dubai Culture, stems from the Authority’s belief in the importance of heritage as an integral part of local identity and culture, as well as a source of inspiration for younger generations to continue the country’s journey of excellence, adding: “At Dubai Culture, we seek to continuously preserve, celebrate, and disseminate Emirah culture.”
AlAnood Ahmed Bin AlShaikh went on to say: “The emirate’s lengthy history and rich heritage serve as a pillar against which its bright future can be measured.” By instilling these ideas in our children’s minds, we provide them with the opportunity to learn from them and develop a mindset that will serve as the foundation for their transition from a wealthy present to a brighter and more creative future. Dubai Culture prioritizes conserving Emirati legacy, and we make every effort to uphold the emirate’s cultural obligation of maintaining and honoring the emirate’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage. “
Following the panel discussion, a group of female Emirati craftsmen showcased traditional crafts as part of Dubai Culture’s mission to revive the ancestral industry and conserve traditional crafts from extinction. The evening came to a close with a tour of the Heritage Community Center, a learning center dedicated to Emirati cultural heritage in practice and preservation. The center offers illustrative characteristics that highlight a variety of craft expertise, as well as the possibility for interested students to participate in organized formal courses that focus on traditional craft skills.