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On the implementation of the Convention

15/12/2012 (submitted on time)
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15/12/2027

On Urgent Safeguarding List elements

Traditional knowledge, methods and practices concerning olive cultivation

2023

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Traditional Ahlat stonework

2022

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Whistled language

2017

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27 March 2006

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Listing of ICH

Mesir Macunu festival (2012, RL)

30 elements inscribed

2023: Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay (RL)
2023: Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey (RL)
2023: Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik (RL)
2023: Traditional knowledge, methods and practices concerning olive cultivation (USL)
2023: Iftar/Eftari/Iftar/Iftor and its socio-cultural traditions (RL)
2022: Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving (RL)
2022: Traditional Ahlat stonework (USL)
2022: Culture of Çay (tea), a symbol of identity, hospitality and social interaction (RL)
2022: Telling tradition of Nasreddin Hodja/ Molla Nesreddin/ Molla Ependi/ Apendi/ Afendi Kozhanasyr Anecdotes (RL)
2021: Hüsn-i Hat, traditional calligraphy in Islamic art in Turkey (RL)
2020: Traditional intelligence and strategy game: Togyzqumalaq, Toguz Korgool, Mangala/Göçürme (RL)
2020: Art of miniature (RL)
2019: Traditional Turkish archery (RL)
2018: Heritage of Dede Qorqud/Korkyt Ata/Dede Korkut, epic culture, folk tales and music (RL)
2017: Spring celebration, Hıdrellez (RL)
2017: Whistled language (USL)
2016: Traditional craftsmanship of Çini-making (RL)
2016: Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz (RL)
2016: Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka (RL)
2014: Ebru, Turkish art of marbling (RL)
2013: Turkish coffee culture and tradition (RL)
2012: Mesir Macunu festival (RL)
2011: Ceremonial Keşkek tradition (RL)
2010: Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi ritual (RL)
2010: Traditional Sohbet meetings (RL)
2010: Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival (RL)
2009: Âşıklık (minstrelsy) tradition (RL)
2009: Karagöz (RL)
2008: Arts of the Meddah, public storytellers (RL)
2008: Mevlevi Sema ceremony (RL)

On-going nomination(s)

2024: Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz (RL)
2024: Traditional bagpipe (Gayda/Tulum) making and performing (RL)

Files pending priority ‘0’ treatment

2025: Traditional felt making (RL)
2025: Traditional techniques of yogurt making and related social practices (RL)
2025: Antep İşi, drawn thread embroidery of Gaziantep (RL)
2024: Safeguarding of the traditional Handicrafts Programme, Altıneller (Goldenhands) Traditional Handicrats Festivals (Art18)
2020: One master, thousand masters project (Art18)