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

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Folk and elite cultures and their expressions and meanings: An ethno-musicological approach to folk song
Issue 39

The concepts of culture in general and of folk culture in particular have established differences between social classes. Undoubtedly, each cultural pattern...

Continuing the Journey . . .
Issue 24

With the hope, confidence and determination with which it began, the quarterly Folk Culture Journal starts its seventh year as a successful Arab cultural...

The craft of saddlemakers: A living memory of Tunisian history
Issue 65

Paired with Tunisia's illustrious equestrian past and culture, the art of saddlemaking evokes a strong sense of nostalgia for a bygone...

The Mahfal “Gathering”… In the Footsteps of the Ancestors, With Their Customs and Beliefs - A Collection of Symbols and Signs 
Issue 48

Folk celebrations represent a fertile and abundant field and an essential incubator for the collective culture, where the spiritual, material and imaginative...

Who will respond?!
Issue 23

‏There are two international folk art and culture organizations. The International Organization of Folk Art (IOV) and the International Council of...

Myths and folktales about sea creatures in Bahrain
Issue 33

Mythical creatures, mythological animals and mythical beings are widely spread concepts. They can be found in all known cultures, and each culture has at least...

Folklore dance in Adrar (Tuat): The example of Qarqabu dance
Issue 55

Since ancient times, folk dance has been a way for the members of a society to express their desire to be free of life's worries, to vent their repressions and...

The Lute and Its Development
Issue 51

In this paper, I focus on the lute and its importance to Oriental music. I also talk about the different stages of the lute’s development and...

The impact of folk literature: Methods, aspects and selected examples
Issue 41

Outline: 1-The ultimate goal of folk literature is to offer an accurate depiction of social practices; it is more closely related to human nature than formal...

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