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 ReadingThe Jordanian Royal family 1952-present
Sep 30, 2009 Comments Off Katie Fremantle“The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with representative government. The reigning monarch is the head of state, the chief executive and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The King exercised his executive authority through the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers (Cabinet).” (Jordanian Government Website 2009) By the time of his death ...
Continue ReadingSafeguarding the World’s Intangible Cultures at Risk.
Jun 12, 2009 Comments Off Mark Abouzeid“When a child is born, the father goes into the desert in search of the largest scorpion he can find. The eldest woman slowly cooks the animal in a pan over an open fire until it melts like butter. This salve is massaged into the skin of the baby. The baby gets sick as a ...
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