Cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna Square
Cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna Square is a living knowledge and social practice tradition associated with Morocco and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Image: Jemaa el Fna Square is one of the main cultural spaces in Marrakech, by Houssain tork, source, CC BY-SA 4.0
Simple explanation
In simple terms, it shows how communities pass on knowledge and social practice through practice, teaching, shared memory and public occasions.
History
The tradition has been shaped by local communities over generations and continues through families, masters, performers, ritual specialists or everyday practitioners.
Why it matters
It keeps cultural knowledge visible, supports community identity and gives younger generations a practical way to learn inherited skills.
Source credibility
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- Source link
- https://ich.unesco.org/en/lists
- Image copyright
- Jemaa el Fna Square is one of the main cultural spaces in Marrakech · Houssain tork · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
- Verification status
- Review pending
- UNESCO year
- 2008
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