A quarterly specialized journal
The Message Of Folklore from Bahrain To The World

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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 Songs as Cultural Texts
Issue 3

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...

Reviving the Arts at Stake
Issue 21

Nearly ten years ago in Bahrain, following an official directive, a group of specialists was formed to consider a proposal to revive ‘Sawt’ and...

Raising a Child in a Rural Community: A Study of Rural Folk Beliefs
Issue 53

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...

A history of clothes washing in Bahrain: An analytical historical study
Issue 36

In Bahrain, the washing of clothes is an old profession that no longer exists. This profession – known as ‘Qassarin’ - was once practiced...

Collective Memory & Heritage
Issue 14

Formed of individuals’ memories, collective memory establishes the identity of a community and ensures its existence. The question is whether collective...

The Clayey Jar: Carrier of the Nile Waters
Issue 9

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....

The Cultural and Social Significance of Sports and Folk Games in Morocco
Issue 64

Morocco's cultural depth and diversity are reflected in the country's plethora of traditional folk sports. Horsemanship is highly sought-after among all...

Folklore in the stories of Khairi Shalabi: A cultural approach
Issue 60

This study illustrates the folkloric themes of Khairi Shalabi's stories through citations from his short story collection "Reasons for Burning with...

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