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Men in traditional Gulf dress performing fijiri music with drums and clapping on a wooden boat
Culture

Fijiri: The Pearl Divers' Music That Still Echoes Across the Gulf

Discover the rhythmic chants and drumming that once guided Gulf pearl divers through long months at sea, and how the tradition lives on today.
Close-up of a handwoven textile with red, black and cream geometric stripes
Culture

Sadu Weaving: The Bedouin Textile Craft Woven Into Gulf Heritage

Sadu is the geometric, hand-woven textile tradition of Bedouin women across Arabia. Here is how it is made, what the patterns mean and how to appreciate it.
Traditional frame drums resting on a rug at a desert heritage gathering
Culture

Ardah: The Sword Dance at the Heart of Gulf Celebrations

Drums, poetry and swords come together in the ardah, a traditional performance seen at national days, weddings and festivals across the Gulf. Here is what to look for.