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 ReadingBHP received significant coporate support.
Jun 23, 2009 Comments Off Mark AbouzeidBHP's coporate sponsors provide logistical and equipment support, financial assistance, distribution channels and student scholarships. By sponsoring BHP, corporates benefit from: positive public relations and brand awareness throughout the Middle East without political consequences; support for an important UNESCO initiative; alignment with market trends that award ecologically and culturally sensitive companies; promotion of Jordan as a cultural/adventure travel destination ...
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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