Sana'a - Saba:
The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Ali Al-Yafai, emphasized the importance of preserving Yemeni folk heritage as an integral part of the nation's civilization , its authentic customs and traditions.
During his meeting today with Jamila Al-Daili, Director of the Folk Heritage Museum, Al-Yafai highlighted the significance of launching a project to collect folk heritage from various Yemeni provinces and regions. The ministry has initiated this project and assigned the museum to oversee its implementation.
He noted the distinct folk heritage of each province across different fields, which the ministry is keen to preserve , promote as a unique cultural and historical legacy, reflecting the depth of Yemeni civilization.
The Minister explained that the folk heritage collection project includes "traditional clothing, agricultural tools, ornaments, music, pottery, jewelry, and more"—items that are distinctive to each province. He affirmed that Yemen is rich in unparalleled folk heritage, unmatched by any other country in the world.
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