The National Center for Prehistoric, Anthropological and Historical Research (CNRPAH) in Algeria is working on the development of several files to propose the inclusion of Algerian cultural property on the UNESCO world heritage list. The director of CNRPAH, Professor Slimane Hachi, announced these efforts during the festivities of the Yennayer festival marking the Amazigh new year.
The files concern different elements of Algerian culture, notably popular songs such as the "Ayay" of the Saharan Atlas, the "Achwiq" of Kabylie, the "Sraoui" of Aurès, the Malouf of Constantine, and the Chaâbi from Algiers. Other files concern popular poetry, the “Isefra” and the “Malhoune”, as well as the Kabyle dress and the silver jewelry of Ath Yenni.
The CNRPAH also provides files on the know-how linked to pottery, the distillation of flowers, and the production of traditional earthenware. This initiative aims to recognize and protect the rich Algerian cultural heritage, granting it global recognition through UNESCO registration.