In a bid to keep traditions and cultures alive, Bahrain is hosting a festival of folklore and arts for the entire month of May. Museums and exhibition centers in the capital of Manama are the venues for a series of events and performances, casting the spotlight on traditional storytelling in the country. "The main thing of this festival is to teach children how to protect the intangible stories and folk tales and fairy tales that we have in our nation in Bahrain, and that's why we try to record it in some stories, some plays and songs. We also try to write a book about the old heritage folks in Bahrain," Mohammed al-Sulaiti, Director of Archaeology and Heritage at the Ministry of Culture and Education. Under the title "Folk Tales: Sea, Land and City," the festival exhibits photographs and films which allow locals as well as foreigners to gain insight into Bahrain's past, while festival activities commemorate the country's heritage. Despite the ongoing tension in the country, organizers hope to attract local and foreign visitors to the event to watch performances by traditional dancers and basket weavers work on their traditional crafts, as well as listen to old Bahraini fishing songs. Al-Sulaiti said the festival, which is also a part of a campaign in marking Manama as the Arab Capital of Culture 2012, aims to pass Bahraini culture onto future generations as well as give local artisans an opportunity to showcase their talents. By Noora Faraj Al Arabiya with Agencies
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Exclusive interview with Her Excellency Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture & Information, Kingdom of Bahrain. For more information on Bahrain please visit www.marcopolis.net.
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Exclusive interview with Her Excellency Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture & Information, Kingdom of Bahrain. For more information on Bahrain, please visit
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rganized a series of mural painting and aerosol arts workshops as part of its Public Diplomacy programming. During his week-long visit artist Caleb Aero conducted workshops for over 200 middle and high school students, amateur artists and professional Bahraini artists. During the workshops he discussed the possibilities of aerosol-based painting techniques and how the medium could be utilized to promote positive energy in the community. He gave hands on instructions on spray painting methods for artists and aspiring artists of all ages. The workshops were followed by outdoor, hands-on spray painting sessions to complete a variety of murals that depict positive messages and celebrate Bahraini heritage. The program was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Al Riwaq Art Space.
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A film of excavations at Bu Maher Fort in Muharraq, Bahrain, undertaken by Oxford Brookes Archaeology and Heritage on behalf of the Ministry of Information and Culture, Bahrain. Bu Maher Fort is to be the starting point of a heritage trail relating to Bahrain and Muharraq's historic pearl fishery. The properties on this trail are part of a submission for UNESCO World Heritage Site status ("Pearling - Testimony of an Island Economy" - see whc.unesco.org for which OBAH also provided historical consultancy.
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Trailer for a four-part documentary series focusing on Arab Heritage and Islamic Arts. First four of the series take place in Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and Bahrain. Production was three weeks in the respective countries with the Canon 5D MKII. Post in Kuwait.
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Bahrain TV heritage series about Bahrain Heritage.
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Bahrain TV heritage series about Bahrain Heritage
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I took this video while walking around Bahrain Fort. (Qal'at al-Bahrain) It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. The archaeological site of Bahrain Fort is one of the largest in Bahrain. It is located on the north coast of the island. The area of this mound is about 400x700 meters and about 8 meters in height. An Islamic fort dating back to the 16th century AD dominates the site and may be the location of the old capital of Dilmon. It contains remains of cities which were inhabited during many periods, 4000- 5000 years ago. The study of these remains form the foundation of Bahrain's history that has played such a prominent role in Arabian Gulf archaeology. Excavations by the Danish archaeological expedition have unveiled the remains of buildings of six cities located around the fort. First City: Built near the sea, the houses of the first city were small and apparently without walls. No signs of this city can be traced now because the new huge buildings of the second city have covered it. It seems that it was built at the beginning of the third millennium BC, about 2800 BC Second City: A city surrounded with huge wall that can be seen in the excavations at three sites around the mound is located on the northwest side of the fort. It is 100 yards from the coast and 100 feet from the northern perimeter, where the stones, which were extracted during a late period, have disappeared. Many parts of the internal front of the wall are still intact. The opening ...
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Bahrain (Arabic: ‏البحرين‎, al-Baḥrayn) (Persian: ‏بحرين‎, Baḥrain), officially the Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: مملكة البحرين‎, Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn), is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1234571, including 666172 non-nationals.[1] Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002. Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands, the largest being Bahrain Island, at 55 km (34 mi) long by 18 km (11 mi) wide. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway. Qatar is to the southeast across the Gulf of Bahrain. The planned Qatar Bahrain Causeway will link Bahrain and Qatar and become the world's longest marine causeway.[4] Known for its oil and pearls, Bahrain is also home to many large structures, including the Bahrain World Trade Center and the Bahrain Financial Harbour, with a proposal in place to build the 1022 m (3353 ft) high Murjan Tower. The Qal'at al-Bahrain (the harbour and capital of the ancient land of Dilmun) was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.[5] The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix takes place at the Bahrain International Circuit.[6]
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The unveiling of photographer Muadh Naim Mustafa bin Abdullatif's exhibition "House of Many" took place on the 4th of January 2010 under the patronage of Her Excellency Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa. Held in the house itself, the exhibition was attended by society's forefront members and those interested in traditional Bahraini houses. The exhibition showcased numerous beautiful photographs captured of a timeless traditional Bahraini house that withstood time. In the house of Mustafa bin Abdullatif; Eshaq Alkhan, Mohammed Najibi, and Mustafa bin Abdullatif's children grew witness to the charm of heritage, beauty of tradition, and the necessary passion for both to run in the blood of the coming generations of this one family. Extended as it may seem, the three families together unite in awe of of this house and dearly they hold its sentimental value running in their blood. The photographs reflect the determination to continue the documentation of Bahrain's heritage and embrace its charm in an effort to keep family and history timelessly alive within each of us
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The history and heritage of the Arabian Peninsula, from East of the Jordan to Yemen to the Hijaz to the Gulf.
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This is a slideshow along with a narrative that explains Bahrain's Pre-Islamic History. Comments are welcome and I hope you enjoy :)
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I took this video while walking around Bahrain Fort. (Qal'at al-Bahrain) It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. The archaeological site of Bahrain Fort is one of the largest in Bahrain. It is located on the north coast of the island. The area of this mound is about 400x700 meters and about 8 meters in height. An Islamic fort dating back to the 16th century AD dominates the site and may be the location of the old capital of Dilmon. It contains remains of cities which were inhabited during many periods, 4000- 5000 years ago. The study of these remains form the foundation of Bahrain's history that has played such a prominent role in Arabian Gulf archaeology. Excavations by the Danish archaeological expedition have unveiled the remains of buildings of six cities located around the fort. First City: Built near the sea, the houses of the first city were small and apparently without walls. No signs of this city can be traced now because the new huge buildings of the second city have covered it. It seems that it was built at the beginning of the third millennium BC, about 2800 BC Second City: A city surrounded with huge wall that can be seen in the excavations at three sites around the mound is located on the northwest side of the fort. It is 100 yards from the coast and 100 feet from the northern perimeter, where the stones, which were extracted during a late period, have disappeared. Many parts of the internal front of the wall are still intact. The opening ...
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Zahoor e Inqelab - Documentary on Bahrain Revolution - Urdu Also Available at: www.shiatv.net
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احد اندر المقاطع المسجلة لمواكب الحسين في البحرين من العام ١٩٣٤ مضافا اليه مقاطع حديثة مع اضافة الصوت كون الفيديوات عام ١٩٣٤ لم تكن تسجل الصوت وانما الصورة فقط، وان دل هذا فانه يدل على تاصل هذه الشعائر في وجدان البحرينيين وانها ليست بموضوع مستجد، وهذا دليل بحد ذاته ضد الطائفيين والتكفيريين ممن ينتقدون خروج هذا الموكب الذي كان موجودا قبل ان يولد اي بحريني موجود اليوم بيننا
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Take a tour of Bahrain Fort in Karrana, Bahrain - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. One of the longest continuous stories in human history can perhaps be traced through the Bahrain fort in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This archaeological site features a tell, a mound created by continuous, overlapping civilizations. Continuous occupation of this area is thought to have begun around 2300 BC and continued into the 16th century. The different inhabitants of the area include the Portuguese, Persians, and ancient Dilmun civilization. The Portuguese built the fort that gives the area its current name. Today, approximately 25 percent of the site has been excavated, and due to those findings, it was honored with a UNESCO World Heritage designation.
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A sample of the introduction sequence for the Arab Heritage series we're working on. This is off the first cut timeline, so no color grading, or finishing (the Kessler Dolly in one track shot to be removed on the final). Title font is subject to change, and the music is a temp track taken from another project that never used it (composed by Riad Al Qabundi). All shots by Integra on-location throughout the Middle East. Shot on the Canon 5D MKII.
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