Riyadh, Dec 16 : The Arabic calligraphy was officially inscribed on the list of the Unesco’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud welcomed the decision, saying it is the result of the efforts by Saudi Arabia-led collaboration, with Arab countries, under the supervision of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), reports Xinhua news agency.
With its importance derived from religious texts, Arabic calligraphy has played a pivotal role in the advancement of the Arabic language throughout history, said a statement from Saudi Ministry of Culture.As a symbol of Arab and national identity, Arabic calligraphy is deeply woven into Saudi history and in recognition of its cultural importance, and the Ministry designated the years of 2020 and 2021 the “Years of Arabic Calligraphy.”Initiatives launched during the “Years of Arabic Calligraphy” include a ground-breaking exhibition at Riyadh’s National Museum, which shed light on the origins of the Arabic language, the development of calligraphy and the relationship between calligraphy, contemporary design and artificial intelligence.ksk/
Arabic calligraphy inscribed on Unesco’s intangible cultural list
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, welcomed this decision, stating that it was the result of Saudi Arabia’s collaboration with Arab countries under the oversight of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization, reports Xinhua news agency.According to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, Arabic calligraphy is a key contributor to the development of Arabic languages throughout history.
Arabic calligraphy, a symbol of Arab identity and nationality, is deeply embedded in Saudi history.In recognition of this cultural significance, the Ministry declared 2020-2021 “Years of Arabic Calligraphy.”
The “Years of Arabic Calligraphy”, a series of initiatives, included a groundbreaking exhibition in Riyadh’s National Museum that shed light on calligraphy’s origins, development, and relationship with contemporary design, artificial intelligence, and calligraphy.
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