Inscribed in 2021 (16.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - UNESCO Convention
Falconry is the traditional art and practice of training and flying falcons (and sometimes eagles, hawks, buzzards and other birds of prey). It has been practised for over 4000 years. The practice of falconry in early and medieval periods of history is documented in many parts of the world. Originally a means of obtaining food, falconry has acquired other values over time and has been integrated into communities as a social and recreational practice and as a way of connecting with nature. Today, falconry is practised by people of all ages in many countries. As an important cultural symbol in many of those countries, it is transmitted from generation to generation through a variety of means, including through mentoring, within families or in training clubs. The modern practice of falconry focuses on safeguarding falcons, quarry and habitats, as well as the practice itself. And while falconers come from different backgrounds, they share universal values, traditions and practices, including the methods of breeding, training and caring for birds, the equipment used and the bonds between the falconer and the bird. The falconry community includes supporting entities such as falcon hospitals, breeding centres, conservation agencies and traditional equipment makers.
New item - ICH Inventory Scotland - please click at the list below.
ICH Inventory - Austria
Austria 48643.pdf
ICH Inventory - Belgium
Belgium 48644.pdf
ICH Inventory - Croatia
Croatia 48646.pdf
ICH Inventory - Czechia
Czechia 48647.pdf
ICH Inventory - France
France 48648-FR.pdf
ICH Inventory - Germany
Germany 48649.pdf
ICH Inventory - Hungary
Hungary 48650.pdf
ICH Inventory - Ireland
Ireland 48652-EN.pdf
ICH Inventory - Italy
Italy 48653.pdf
ICH Inventory - Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan 48657.pdf
ICH Inventory - Kyrghyzstan
Kyrgyzstan 48659.pdf
ICH Inventory - Mongolia
Mongolia 48660.pdf
ICH Inventory - Morocco
Morocco 48661-FR.pdf
ICH Inventory - Netherlands
Netherlands 48663.pdf
ICH Inventory - Pakistan
Pakistan 48664.pdf
ICH Inventory - Poland
Poland 48665.pdf
ICH Inventory - Portugal
50133 Portugal.pdf
ICH Inventory - Qatar
Qatar 48668.pdf
ICH Inventory - Republic of Korea
Rep of Korea 49940.pdf
ICH Inventory - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 48669.pdf
ICH Inventory - Scotland
ICH Scotland25April2023.docx
ICH Inventory - Slovakia
Slovakia 48670.pdf
ICH Inventory - Spain
Spain 49190.pdf
ICH Inventory - Syrian Arabic Republic
Syrian Arabic Republic 48674.pdf
ICH Inventory - UAE
UAE 48642.pdf
The FHT aims to establish a portal for the world's falconers and other interested parties to access aspects of the sport's rich heritage by linking existing physical archives, including international private and public collections, through the medium of an electronic archive. This archive features falconry furniture, works of art, books, correspondence from leading falconers and film and photographic material for the education and interest of falconer and scholar alike. We hope that, whatever your background or interest in our sport, you may find something of value through our archive to deepen your knowledge, understanding and passion for falconry and will help us, through your support, to preserve this precious cultural heritage for future generations.
Falconry Heritage Trust
P.O.Box 19
Carmarthen,
SA33 5YL
UK
Phone: within the UK (01267) 233864
and from abroad +44 1267 233864
Fax: within the UK (01267) 233864