Workshop on Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage

Asmara, 08 November 2024 – A workshop highlighting the significance and meaning of tangible and intangible cultural heritage was held on 7 November in the Central Region. The event was organized by the Central Region in collaboration with the Commission of Culture and Sports.

Ambassador Zemede Tekle

Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, stated that similar workshops have been conducted in other regions with promising outcomes. He emphasized that the goal of the workshop is to identify and preserve the country’s still untapped tangible and intangible cultural resources.

Dr. Tsegai Medin, a member of the Commission of Culture and Sports,

Dr. Tsegai Medin

presented a discussion paper on the importance of cultural heritage, measures necessary for its preservation, and the fundamental concepts and definitions of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region, underscored the workshop’s significance and commended the organizers of the workshop.