Traditional crafts and handicrafts as part of the cultural heritage (the role of the state and society in preserving them and empowering families by increasing tourism and economic awareness of them)

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Tourism specialist at the Egyptian General Authority for Tourist Activation, Ministry of Tourism

Abstract

The cultural heritage is one of the most important components of tourism in the world, and the countries of the world strive to preserve it and include many of it on the UNESCO list.
Cultural heritage is divided into tangible tangible heritage and intangible tangible heritage
Handicrafts and traditional industries occupy an authentic and important area of ​​the Egyptian heritage. These crafts and industries are tangible tangible cultural heritage, while the methods of their manufacture are intangible cultural heritage. These crafts have varied since ancient times, depending on environmental materials.

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