Eritrea: Meeting on the Preservation of Intangible Heritage
A meeting focused on preserving the intangible heritage and its support for future generations was held in the haikota sub-region. Public representatives, government agencies, students and district administrators attended the meeting.
During the meeting, experts in the field provided extensive briefings on the meaning and types of intangible heritage, highlighting its importance to preservation and documentation. They stress that invisible legacy reflects the identity, values ​​and history of society and must be passed on to future generations.
Mr. Idris Saleh, Director-General of Culture and Sports of Gashbaka Region, said the meeting was organized in partnership with the Culture and Sports Commission to support the protection of the intangible heritage. He called on the public, especially village chiefs and experts in the field, to play a leading role in preserving and documenting the cultural heritage of the region.
Mr. Suleiman Mahmud, managing director of the sub-region, urged managers at all levels to strengthen their cooperation with the Cultural and Sports Commission to identify and record the intangible legacy.
Participants expressed their readiness to contribute to conservation efforts and called for ongoing awareness-raising activities to enhance public understanding of the importance of intangible heritage.
Issued by Apo Group on behalf of the Ministry of Information of Eritrea.
