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A traditional Gulf majlis with a storyteller gesturing to seated listeners
Culture

The Hakawati: A Guide to Gulf Storytelling Traditions

From desert campfires to modern festivals, oral storytelling remains a cherished part of Gulf cultural life, connecting generations through timeless tales.
A traditional storyteller gesturing in a Gulf majlis setting
Culture

The Hakawati: Reviving the Gulf's Ancient Art of Storytelling

The hakawati, or traditional storyteller, once brought Gulf communities together with epic tales and moral fables. Here's how this oral tradition is being kept alive today.