Camel Heda’a (Arabic: حداء الإبل, Heda’a Al Ebel) is an oral tradition of calling a flock of camels passed on through generations. It is one of the oral expressions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman and United Arab Emirates.
Description Camel Heda'a It can be defined as a set of sounds made by camel herders to communicate with their flocks and deliver a specific message on different occasions. The camels interact with those sounds depending on the tone and how they are trained by herders.
Location Every place where camels are kept e.g. Arabian Peninsula. Practitioners of this element are found across many regions of the Kingdom, reflecting the long-standing tradition of camel herding throughout the vast expanse of the Arabian Peninsula.
Inscription on UNESCO On 30 November 2022, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in cooperation with Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates, succeeded in inscribing "AlHeda'a" element on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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External links Files 2022 under process - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO