The activities of the 23rd Sharjah Heritage Days continue
Sharjah, February 7 / WAM / The activities of the 23rd Sharjah Heritage Days continue in the heart of Sharjah.
Bait Al Naboodah witnessed the signing of several recent publications by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, including (Mirrors of the World in Ibn Battuta’s Journey), (Bayt Al Naboodah), and (Amina’s Pen) for children to enhance cultural awareness and spread heritage knowledge.
The Damma Council presented the traditional game of Damma to introduce it to new generations.
The “Emirates Markets…Experiences and Memories” symposium discussed ancient commercial life, buying and selling customs, and the importance of documenting traditional professions and crafts for future generations.
The Emirati Environments Pavilion presented details of Bedouin life, from shepherding to poetry, highlighting traditional crafts, Bedouin cuisine, and the role of Arabic coffee as an authentic symbol of hospitality.
As part of the course’s activities, the “Cultural Café” celebrated a symposium on the impact of Islamic heritage on the development of education in Portugal, with the participation of Dr. Raj Izar and Dr. Ines Cámara, in the presence of cultural and official figures, where the role of mosques, religious schools, and Islamic arts in enhancing educational curricula and linking heritage to community identity and culture was highlighted.
Over the course of its days, the course reviews the rituals of preparing Arabic coffee and the additions of cardamom and saffron to embody the values of generosity and social communication, confirming its place within the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
The Arab Heritage Center presented the “Sudanese Jartq” ritual through a practical lecture presented by Dr. Asaad Abdul Rahman, while the Emirati art of Al-Ayyala dazzled visitors with its musical performances and folk dances.
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