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

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Rituals of Death and the Popular Beliefs about Death in the Arabic East: An Anthropological Approach
Issue 8

This study deals with the historical roots of the popular beliefs about death. The author indicates that the basic reason for the continuous existence of the...

Residential architecture in ancient Tunisian cities: The example of Safaqis
Issue 30

Architecture is a civilised practice that influences cultural and social trends.Architecture shapes residential spaces; it is the product of lifestyle needs...

The Jewellery of Naili (Djefaoui) Women
Issue 46

Jewellery has always been an important part of human life because it includes signs and symbols that reveal women’s social status and it is distinctive...

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...

Research into Moroccan carpets and manufacturing traditions and their survival in the age of globalization
Issue 28

The history of the Moroccan carpet reflects rich artistic traditions and social dimensions that mean it was once more than a craft for Moroccans. The emergence...

Symbolic dimensions in the folktale: A study of folktales’ symbolism in light of psychological and anthropological analyses and the history of religions
Issue 25

Following methodological constraints, we can track the meanings that symbols hold for certain groups or cultures. However, this does not deny the fact that...

The Message of Tradition from Bahrain to the World
Issue 3

With the massive influence of globalization which creeps into our lifestyles (e.g. food habits, clothes, social relationships, etc.) and our cities and...

The Self and The Other
Issue 23

This paper highlights the changes to which heritage has been subject, changes that affect folk culture as a whole and introduce serious challenges to efforts...

Decorative features of traditional houses in the city of Zabid
Issue 60

Zabid's buildings have two features that distinguish them from other Yemeni architecture. The first is their relatively simple structure, which often consists...

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