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

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Misdar and Mawwal
Issue 29

Poets recite the Misdar as they ride camels through the desert, while the Nahham, (pearl diving singer), and his companions at sea sing the Mawwal. Both...

An anthropological study of green recipes in Mediterranean cuisine in a local community: the Elkhobiz (Malva) dish as an example
Issue 63

This anthropological study reveals how basic and straightforward the recipe for Elkhobiz (Malva) looks to the general public, but we modified it for the realm...

Bahrain's national culture: Steady progress and enlightened thinking
Issue 55

This issue of the quarterly Folk Culture Journal is the second to be published in the Journal's fourteenth year. With steady progress and enlightened thinking,...

The mythical and realistic components of Moroccan folk culture
Issue 31

Both realistic and mythical elements are essential to folk culture. They combine to form cultural and anthropological components and values, symbols and...

Changing food rituals: An anthropological approach to hospitality in Tunisia
Issue 36

Tunisian hospitality is based on respect for the guest and on providing the guest with care, protection, food and shelter in accordance with a set of norms and...

Rhythms of the Egyptian Religious Singers
Issue 50

It has been observed that the majority of the religious (i.e. prophet praising) singers can only create rhythm using two basic means: by the tambourine (of...

Folklore in the theatre: A step towards dispelling illusions
Issue 15

This paper discusses heritage’s presence in theatrical discourse, whether in the script or in the performance. The writer asserts that the prevalent...

Mashrabiyas and Projecting Windows in Yemeni architecture
Issue 50

Yemeni architecture is based on an extended and rich heritage. Some studies prove that it dates back to the second millennium BC. The architecture celebrates...

Lute as an Arabic instrument
Issue 7

Lute is the oldest and the most ancient musical instrument known to mankind for thousands of years. It was called “The Sultan and the King of oriental...

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