SAFEGUARDING INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING (EGYPTIAN PERSPECTIVE)

Document Type : Original Article

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Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Luxor University, Egypt

Abstract

The goal of this study is to analyse the approaches and categories that underpin the educational programmes related to intangible heritage in Egypt, inventoried by our team. We need to define the question and provide guidelines concerning the main issues to be borne in mind in designing programmes for such a sensitive area as intangible heritage, the ultimate aim being to contribute towards the improvement of future designs. The study shows that the educational programmes under scrutiny belong to a broad range of typologies within intangible heritage and have several shortcomings in their educational design. This is indeed a source of concern in view of the important role played by Heritage Education in raising the awareness of people and guaranteeing unifying processes to ensure that cultural expressions become part of the community’s shared heritage.

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