"He who does not know his

past cannot make the best of

his present and future, for it is
from the past that we learn."
Understanding the Emirati
Heritage
Think pair, share!
• Classify the given pictures into ‘Tangible/Intangible’.
• Justify your classification for any one.
• Time limit-2 min
 Learning Objective

• Differentiate between tangible and intangible heritage using relevant

examples.
• Explore UAE's intangible heritage, like falconry, traditional music and
customs, emphasizing their significance in preserving cultural identity
for future generations.
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Tangible or Intangible
2

5
• TANGIBLE • INTANGIBLE
• Physical artefacts, The practices,
monuments produced, expressions, knowledge
maintained and and skills that
transmitted communities, groups and
intergenerationally in a sometimes individuals
society. recognize as part of their
cultural heritage.
 Quick Check
a) Sheikh Zayed mosque is an example of
- Intangible heritage
- Tangible heritage
b) Liqmat, falafel are tangible heritage of the UAE
- True
-False
c) The ______,_________are examples of intangible heritage of the UAE.
- Ayala dance, majlis
- Majlis , barjeel
- Dhow, Dalla
 https://abudhabiculture.ae/en/discover/traditions/falconry

Let’s collaborate! A. How does falconry facilitate the

Instructions- transmission of intangible heritage?
Answer the question
referring to the link and the
Why is it an integral part of the UAE
text given in the Teams. culture?
Time limit-3 min
 B. Falconry and Majlis are an integral part of
the UAE culture. Compare how similar or C. Why is it important to
different are they in transmitting heritage that preserve our intangible
is being passed on? Justify your answer with
minimum 2 points heritage?(minimum 3 points)

D. Create a plan to preserve the

tradition of falconry and promote it
amongst young people
Falconry
• https://forms.gle/5wr1QWRSsGn2gi7S6
• How has the evolution of technology influenced intangible heritage ?
Is it good or bad?
Think and answer
How does UNESCO recognition help protect ?

• It enables heritage bodies to preserve and protect sites.

• It makes damaging these sites an illegal offence.
• It protects them from the dangers of construction development in
surrounding areas.
• It helps secure the necessary funding to excavate sites
 Post Assessment
1. Tangible heritage refers to:
a) Ideas, beliefs, and customs passed down through generations
b) Physical artefacts and structures with historical and cultural significance
2. Falconry was as an important form of-
a) Sports
b) hunting
3.Falconry imbibes the values of
a)Courage, honour
b)Courage , sacrifice
c)Nobility
https://forms.gle/5wr1QWRSsGn2gi7S6
• Falconry and Majlis are an integral part of the UAE culture. Compare
how similar or different are they in transmitting heritage that is being
passed on? Justify your answer with minimum 2 points.
• Why is it important to preserve our intangible heritage?(minimum 3
points)
• Create a plan to preserve the tradition of falconry and promote it
amongst young people.