| Hikaye | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Folk tales |
| Cultural origins | Palestinian |
| Formats | Oral |
| Palestinian Hikaye | |
|---|---|
| Country | Palestine |
| Reference | 00124 |
| Region | Arab States |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
| List | Representative |
Hikaye, or Palestinian hikaye (Arabic: حكاية, romanized: ḥikāya), is a unique form of oral literature from Palestine that is performed by women, particularly those who are older.
In 2005, it was listed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and in 2008, it was inscribed to UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. However, as a result of changing social structures, broader access to school education, and the spread of mass media, the tradition is slowly dying out.