{"id":82142,"date":"2025-11-25T19:12:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/government-intensifies-efforts-to-safeguard-living-heritage"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:02:22","slug":"government-intensifies-efforts-to-safeguard-living-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/government-intensifies-efforts-to-safeguard-living-heritage","title":{"rendered":"GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO SAFEGUARD LIVING HERITAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>The Kingdom of Eswatini has strengthened its commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural identity with the launch of a four-day UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage workshop.<\/b><\/p>\n

The event began on Monday, 24 November 2025<\/b>, at King Sobhuza II Park in Lobamba, drawing government officials, cultural practitioners, UNESCO experts and other key stakeholders for a comprehensive capacity-building programme aimed at safeguarding the nation\u2019s living heritage.<\/p>\n

The workshop focuses on enhancing national expertise in documenting, safeguarding and preparing nominations for UNESCO\u2019s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This marks a significant step towards ensuring that Eswatini\u2019s rich cultural traditions are recognised, protected and ultimately celebrated on the global stage.<\/p>\n

Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs Jane Mkhonta-Simelane<\/b> officially opened the workshop, describing Eswatini\u2019s intangible cultural heritage as \u201cthe very soul of our nation.\u201d She emphasised that the country\u2019s participation in the UNESCO 2003 Convention was not merely symbolic but a clear expression of responsibility and pride.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur commitment is not merely a formality; it is a declaration of our belief that this heritage is a vital, non-renewable resource that must be protected, promoted and transmitted,\u201d she said. The Minister also welcomed facilitators from the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa, stressing the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving national goals. She referenced His Majesty King Mswati III\u2019s call that \u201cHulumende akagijime atsi Nkwe\u201d, underscoring the need for unity and shared purpose when addressing national challenges.<\/p>\n

Mkhonta-Simelane highlighted that the workshop was designed to be hands-on and results-driven. \u201cThis is not an academic exercise; it is a practical call to duty,\u201d she asserted, urging participants to take seriously their role in preserving Eswatini\u2019s cultural legacy.<\/p>\n

Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) Board Chairperson Dr Fortunate Shabalala<\/b> echoed these sentiments, stressing the need to transition from passive appreciation to active preservation. \u201cWe are gathered here as custodians of the Kingdom of Eswatini\u2019s heritage to address the core principles of the 2003 UNESCO Convention,\u201d she noted. She described the workshop as a strategic investment aimed at ensuring that Eswatini\u2019s cultural heritage achieves global visibility through compliance with international standards.<\/p>\n

Secretary General of the Eswatini National Commission for UNESCO, Lwandle Simelane<\/b>, reaffirmed the nation\u2019s dedication to its cultural conventions and encouraged stakeholders to take greater ownership of Eswatini\u2019s story. \u201cRatification alone is not the destination; it is the beginning of the journey,\u201d he said. Simelane called on participants to recognise their role as ambassadors of Eswatini\u2019s cultural identity, declaring, \u201cKufanele kube tsine bantfu belive labasitsengisa indzaba yetfu emhlabeni.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further stressed the need for collective action, urging unity to elevate Eswatini\u2019s cultural profile internationally. \u201cTogether let us remove Eswatini from the list of countries with no inscriptions. Let us claim our rightful place on the world\u2019s cultural map,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The workshop, supported by the Government of Japan, will equip participants with specialised skills in documentation, safeguarding measures and nomination procedures. This training is expected to significantly strengthen Eswatini\u2019s ability to preserve its living traditions while positioning culture as a driver of development, national pride and sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n

As the country deepens its investment in cultural preservation, the workshop stands as a landmark moment in Eswatini\u2019s journey towards achieving international cultural recognition and safeguarding its heritage for future generations.<\/p>\n

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