On December 4, 2023, the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO began its work in Kasane, Republic of Botswana.
Among many other issues, nominations of elements of intangible cultural heritage were discussed at the meeting.
From the Republic of Tajikistan, 3 nomination documents were submitted for review and approval at this meeting. These are "Traditional knowledge and practices of production of atlas and adras fabrics", which was presented as a national nomination only by Tajikistan; nominations are "Sada Celebration" (jointly with the Islamic Republic of Iran) and "Golden Art Decoration" (jointly with the countries of Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan).
On December 5, during the meeting, the nomination "Traditional knowledge and practices of the production of atlas and adras fabrics" was officially registered in the UNESCO Representative Register, and "Tradition of weaving atlas and adras" was entered into the Register of Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Congratulations to all Tajiks and Tajikistans on this cultural achievement!
