As a cultural institution, the Arab American National Museum (AANM) is dedicated to documenting and preserving the artifacts and artworks that help tell the Arab American story. Now, the AANM is encouraging the public to do the same for their own family’s history, by having their artifacts examined at the AANM by appraisal experts from … Continued
Famous for its archeological sites and rich history, al-Andareen or Androna as it was called in the Roman era, flourished in the Byzantine age and was the first defence line in the face of the Bedouin invasions in the Syrian Desert and one of the important sites where you can get acquainted with the Syrian … Continued
Very few Arabs or thoughtful Westerns view the Palestinians as one-dimensional resistance fighters or, worse, terrorists. The Palestinians are known for their poetry – the late Mahmoud Darwish was the most well-regarded Arab poet in his life – and Elie Suleiman is probably the preeminent Arab filmmaker today, and many Arabs know about other Palestinian … Continued
The Syrian capital, Damascus, is becoming a popular destination for foreigners who want to learn Arabic. The BBC’s Paul Moss, who spent time there earlier this year, was inspired to study hard by his encounters with the city’s people. Alex sent a text message to say he had been bitten by a snake. Perhaps I … Continued
The Sultanate of Oman has a tradition of cultural and civil heritage, which through history to the present day has become a valuable treasure for Omanis. The majestic old forts and castles, the intricately-worked silver jewellery, the expertly-woven carpets and rugs are proof of Oman’s rich heritage. The hospitality and warmth of complete strangers, the … Continued
A Palestinian man who previously vowed to sue British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen for presenting him as a “terrorist” in his hit movie Bruno has put his words to action and on Monday filed a lawsuit. Ayman Abu Aita told Al Arabiya he was swindled when Cohen pretended to be a German journalist filming a … Continued
Now in its third year, the Arab American Comedy Showcase features a variety of local talent performing sketch and standup comedy. The production aims to focus on the humorous side of American life from an Arab-American point of view. The show is “a wonderful way of building bridges with other community groups and other ethic … Continued
Despite the global financial crisis, Syria saw a 23 percent increase of Arab and European tourists in July compared to the same month last year, showed the latest official statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism. According to the statistics, Bahrain accounted for 55 percent of the tourists, followed by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Tourism … Continued
It is obvious that while national cuisines are part of the commercial food industry, they are also significant features of cultural identity. Food, just like fashion, jewellery and arts and crafts, is at the forefront of cultural assertiveness and survival in this age of globalisation. Critics complain that the “McDonaldisation” of the world’s eating habits … Continued
As part of the events for “Jerusalem as Capital of Arab Culture, 2009,” Jaffna Village has opened its sixth annual festival of Palestinian heritage. Historical roots are being celebrated by Palestinians from both the West Bank and within Israeli boundaries in the many cultural activities on the agenda. “It’s traditional and reflects the history of … Continued
Syria is largely isolated, politically and culturally. It’s all the more surprising then, that the initiative “All Art Now” has introduced the international art scene to Damascus. Charlotte Bank has looked at what’s going on and spoken to the people behind it. In the last few years, Damascus has seen remarkable development in the field … Continued
“We are gaining a lot of wonderful insight into the Arabic community found in Qatar,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Linda Mitchell, from Mobile, Ala., during her fourth day attending “Head Start,” a cultural sensitivity awareness course, at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Aug. 4. All service members at the U.S. military installation in Qatar, … Continued
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