BHP Video: The camel races at Wadi Rum, Jordan
Jan 22, 2011 Comments Off Mark AbouzeidModern meets tradition at the camel races in wadi rum, jordan. A Bedouin rides a camel in a camel race in the desert of Wadi Rum on July 16th, 2009 in South Jordan. Spectators from Jordan and Saudi Arabia follow in their truck the popular traditional bedouin sport. (Photo by Mark ...
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Bedouin Heritage Photo Library Online
Jan 22, 2011 Comments Off Mark AbouzeidThe Bedouin Heritage Project was founded to help safeguard the unique cultural heritage of Bedouin communities around the globe. Founded on the principles of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Non Profit Association will foster projects to help safeguard the intangible cultural heritage of Bedouin communities throughout the Middle East following the basic principles: * The collection ...
Continue ReadingBreeding camels: a lesson on traditions, economics and love
Dec 23, 2009 Comments Off Ingrid Bouilliart[caption id="attachment_769" align="alignright" width="353" caption="A bedouin herding his camels."][/caption] Sabbah is breeding camels, in addition to his activity as a tourist guide. He first tried to keep camels in the village, close to his house, but that didn’t allow him to set up a real herd. So he had to keep them in a fence, on the ...
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