【亚洲·阿联酋】赛骆驼，与骆驼有关的社会习俗和节庆遗产Camel racing, a social practice and a festive heritage associated with camels（2020年）

骆驼赛跑是一种与骆驼有关的社会习俗和节日遗产，在相关社区是一种流行的社会习俗。准备骆驼比赛需要几个阶段。骆驼是根据类型、产地和年龄挑选的，并给予特殊的饮食。他们在跑道上集体练习，并接受参加比赛的训练。骆驼比赛在专门设计的场地上进行，由专门的社区委员会监督。通常，每轮比赛有15到20头骆驼参加，比赛距离根据骆驼的年龄确定。有公认的社区传统、习俗和原则来管理种族和社区习俗，筹备委员会会核实骆驼的起源。由于社区代表、政府机构、专门中心以及赛马和俱乐部联合会的共同努力，相关知识和技能得以传播。儿童和青少年通过观察、模拟和口头表达逐渐获得与实践相关的知识和技能。骆驼赛跑是他们游牧生活的基本组成部分，也是诗歌和歌唱的灵感来源。它在贝都因社会中的重要性和连续性与骆驼在沙漠环境中发挥的突出作用有关。

2020年度列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。

来源：联合国教科文组织亚太地区非物质文化遗产国际培训中心

Camel racing, a social practice and festive heritage associated with camels, is a popular social practice in the communities concerned. Preparing the racing camels involves several stages. Camels are selected based on type, origin and age and are given a special diet. They practise on the racetrack in groups and are trained to take part in the races. Camel racing is conducted on specially designed fields under the supervision of specialised community committees. Usually, there are between fifteen and twenty racing camels in each round, and the racing distance is determined based on the camel’s age. There are recognized community traditions, customs and principles governing the races and community practices and a preparation committee verifies the camel’s origin. The related knowledge and skills are transmitted thanks to the combined efforts of community representatives, government institutions, specialized centres and the federation of racing and clubs. Children and young people gradually acquire knowledge and skills related to the practice through observation, simulation and oral expressions. Camel racing is a fundamental part of their nomadic lifestyle and a source of inspiration in poetry and singing. Its importance and continuity in Bedouin society is connected to the prominent role camels play in the desert environment.

Included in the list of human intangible cultural heritage in 2020.

Source: UNESCO International Training Center for intangible cultural heritage in the Asia Pacific Region.