1.2 Name of the element, as used by the community or group concerned
Sampan boat-building
1.3 Short, maximally informative title (including indication of domain(s))
Sampan boat making method is traditional knowledge falling under ICH Domain 5 of Traditional Craftmanship.
1.4 Community(ies)/group(s) that recognize the element as part of their cultural heritage
Sampan is a century-old tradition of the Chittagong coastal region.
1.5 Physical location(s) of the element/how often it is practiced
Chittagong coastal area
1.6 Short description (max. 200words)
Sampan is basically a cargo boat. But people also travel. This sampan is mentioned in the folk songs and literature of this country. Sampan floating in the rough waves of the sea. Sampan boats are more common in Chittagong and Kutubdia areas. The front of these boats is high and curved, the rear is straight. If necessary, there is a sail with it and never again. This boat is used for transporting goods. It is 5.40-6.10 m in length and 1.40-1.55 m in width. At one time large sampans could be seen in the Kutubdia region, but now they are extinct. These sampans ranged in length from 12.60 to 14.75 m and in width from 4.70 to 5.20 m. There used to be seven sailors and there were three sails of triangular shape.
1.7 Domain of the element (select one or more/suggest alternative domain)
2. Characteristics of the element
2.1 Practitioners(s)/performer(s): roles, age, gender, social status, and/or professional category etc)
Sampan is basically a cargo boat. But people also travel.
N/B
2.2 Other tradition bearers (individuals/groups and their roles)
2.6 How are women and people of other genders associated with this ICH element
2.7 Division of labour during the practice of aforementioned ICH element
Boat man and boat mechanic
2.8 Customary practices governing access to the element or to aspects of it
N/B
2.9 Modes of transmission
Modern communication system and using others metallic boat
2.10 Organizations concerned (non-governmental organizations and others)
N/B
3. State of the element (viability)
3.1 Threats to the enactment (if any)
Using of others metallic boat
3.2 Threats to the transmission (if any)
Quick communication or change of communication
3.3 Threat to associated tangible elements and resources (if any)
Boat sails, oars
3.4 Viability of associated intangible elements (if any)
3.5 Safeguarding measures in place (if any)
Highlight its usefulness through the encouragement, importance and training of sampanwalas in protecting ICH material.
4. Data gathering/documentation, Consent and preparation of inventory entries
4.1 Consent of community/group/individuals concerned for data collection with a view to inventorying
They do not disagree on data collection. Many want their traditions to live on.
4.2 Restrictions, if any, on use of data collected
Sampan boat craftsmen / artists are declining.
5. Resource Person
5.1 Persons/groups, including community representatives
Shahadat Hossain, (re)
N/B
5.2 Date(s) and place(s) of data gathering
Date : 2020-05-15 Place(s) :
6. Safeguarding techniques
6.1 Existing safeguarding techniques in the community for the safeguarding of the ICH element
N/B
6.2 Suggestions for safeguarding of the ICH element from the community
Sampan boat craftsmen / artists are declining. Spreading this tradition worldwide by preserving the centuries-old heritage.
7. References to literature, discography, audiovisual materials or archives
7.1 References to/in literature
There are different types of boats in riverine countries. Sampan is a traditional boat of Chittagong. Goes with the sea dew. Sampans are generally used for transportation in coastal areas or rivers and are often used as traditional fishing boats. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_boats_in_Bangladesh) In riverine Bangladesh, boats are the key means of transportation and large numbers of people are reliant on boats to catch fish to earn their daily bread. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/04/c_136338955.htm
The Moon Boat from Cox’s Bazar’s – The extraordinary Bay of Bengal’s naval heritage (http://watever.org/en/achievements/naval-heritage/the-moon-boat/) Preserving Bangladesh’s boat-building heritage for future generation, (https://friendship.ngo/what-we-do/cultural-preservation/) A reflection of the traditional boats prevalent in the country. (https://www.megapixl.com/traditional-boat-in-bangladesh-stock-photo-55742295) Tradition and the use of boats have been highlighted. Tradition with the current state of Sampan.(https: stock.adobe.com/images/the-traditional-fishing-boat-sampan-boats-moored-on-the-longest-beach-cox-s-bazar-in-bangladesh)
The original, unadulterated nature of the boat http:// indigenousboats.blogspot.com/2009/02/boats-of-bangladesh.html?m=1