The Covenant of Manama: A Roadmap for “Folk Culture”
Issue 20
Folk cultures emphasize national identities and the idiosyncrasies of nations’ personalities, challenging the trend of globalization that is rapidly...
Folk cultures emphasize national identities and the idiosyncrasies of nations’ personalities, challenging the trend of globalization that is rapidly...
Contrary to the common tenet that music is a universal language, this researcher contends that music is only a language since each nation has its own musical...
Nearly ten years ago in Bahrain, following an official directive, a group of specialists was formed to consider a proposal to revive ‘Sawt’ and...
The rural community is replete with practices that people resort to in response to diseases, crises and the deaths of infants in an effort to protect children...
In Bahrain, the washing of clothes is an old profession that no longer exists. This profession – known as ‘Qassarin’ - was once practiced...
Formed of individuals’ memories, collective memory establishes the identity of a community and ensures its existence. The question is whether collective...
Although the clayey jar is widely used in all parts of Egypt, it is manufactured only in Mahroosa Center in Qana, where it has been the main source of income....
Morocco's cultural depth and diversity are reflected in the country's plethora of traditional folk sports. Horsemanship is highly sought-after among all...
This study illustrates the folkloric themes of Khairi Shalabi's stories through citations from his short story collection "Reasons for Burning with...