New Jersey resident Cassandra McClellan rides a camel in Jordan, where she has spent time studying Middle Eastern culture. By Scott Morgan Mercerspace.com There are times when Cassandra McClellan is treated like a rock star. Doors are opened for her, lines shortened for her. The people she meets can’t seem to bend backward far enough … Continued
BY: Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writer Women’s dress in the Arab World is stylish and diverse, with cultural heritage that is long and unique. Some outfits, like the Abaya and Thawb, are quite common, but have many different regional expressions. Other outfits are highly unique, depending on the country they come from. Embroidery and craftsmanship is … Continued
BY: Kristina Perry/Contributing Writer Egypt has long been a center of innovative culture, art and political discussion. The 1960s brought an era of art, fashion and innovation all over the world, but no country added to the cultural and technological renaissance of the sixties like Egypt. In the sixties, Egypt began its domination of Arab … Continued
LEYAL KHALIFE STEPFEED There is not a gathering that goes by without the presence of shisha taking over the room with vapor, charcoal and the smells of mu’assel. But, how much do you actually know about the water pipe? Here are 11 facts that you should know before inhaling that shisha: 1. Most people believe the … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer In the Middle Eastern lands, where the date palm carries an aura of mystery and romance, there is a common belief that it is the oldest cultivated fruit tree in the world. In its native homeland, the Arabian Peninsula, the inhabitants have no doubt that it was first grown in Paradise. According … Continued
Elias Lammam plays his accordion at Desert Dream Dance Company in Santa Cruz on Sunday morning where he directed the third annual Santa Cruz Arabic Music Week. (Kevin Johnson — Santa Cruz Sentinel) By Ryan Masters Santa Cruz Sentinel SANTA CRUZ: In a studio above Water Street in Santa Cruz, a musician frequently referred to … Continued
BY MAYA MOUSSA STEPFEED Worth every single added kilo, Arab desserts are by far the most filling, mouth watering and enjoyable desserts to indulge in. Baklava is great; but there is so much more out there that needs to be tried! 1. Kanafeh Source: WikiMedia Palestinian pastry soaked in sweet syrup and stuffed with mild white … Continued
by Homa Khaleeli The Guardian Growing up in Iraq and Egypt, Nadin Al Khalidi had no interest in Arabic music. As a child she studied the violin, as a teenager she idolised Joan Baez, and by her 20s she wanted to form a punk band. So how did she come to be the frontwoman of Tarabband, … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Eaten in the Arab world for centuries, za’atar has a special history as the Queen of Spice. For hundreds of years, Arabs have been mixing together sesame, sumac, salt, and wild oregano and thyme to create za’atar, making it one of the oldest blends in the world. Evidence of za’atar’s age … Continued
BY: Kristina Perry and Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writers In the U.S. today, Arabic is a language that has been highly stigmatized. Individuals speaking Arabic have found that using the language, or even looking Arab, can make a person seem so threatening that they can be thrown off of planes, harassed, or even attacked. In the climate of … Continued
BY: Clara Ana Ruplinger/Contributing Writer Edward Said, notable academic and scholar of post-colonial criticism, was born on November 1, 1935 in Jerusalem, which was then part of the British Mandate of Palestine. Born to a Lebanese mother and Christian Palestinian father, he became an American after his father gave military service to the U.S. during … Continued
BY:Eugene Smith/Contributing Writer Psychedelic Funk Music of Lebanon in the 60’s and 70’s: Cultural Conversation through Sound Once a tourism advertisement for westerners, this footage offers a grainy window into the joie de vivre of pre-civil war Lebanon. Scantily clad women frequent snow-white beaches and azure Mediterranean waters. Alcohol flows as if pouring from a … Continued
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