On Tuesday, Minister of Culture Nevine El-Kilani met with Nahla Imam, the ministry’s consultant for intangible heritage, and Nuria Sanz, the UNESCO's regional director, to discuss the celebration.

Among the planned events is the launch of Heritage House at the Fustat Traditional Crafts Centre, in the heart of old Cairo, at the end of August.

The centre currently offers The Artisans of Egypt (Sanayeitet Masr), a two-year diploma training program designed and implemented by the culture ministry's development fund.

The location will also serve as the premises of the national Intangible Cultural Heritage Archive, as well as the venue for many heritage workshops and events.

The celebration will also include The Dates Festival, which is planned to take place in the Siwa Oasis this October.

The celebration is set to include a documentary on the elements of intangible cultural heritage that are registered on the convention's lists.

These include:

• Al-Sirah Al-Helalya (The Epic of Beni Helal) in 2008

•  Tahteeb (stick art) in 2016

• Aragouz puppetry in 2018

• Knowledge and traditions affiliated with palm trees in 2019

• Manual-textile industry in Upper Egypt in 2020

•  Arabic calligraphy knowledge skills and practice (joint file with other Arab countries) in 2021

• The palm tree, its related knowledge, skills, traditions and practices related to the palm tree (joint file) in 2021,

• Journey of the Holy Family festivals 2022.