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 ...
Continue ReadingThe Sedentarization of the Bedouin People
Sep 30, 2009 Comments Off Katie FremantleAt the beginning of the 1970s a modernisation and urbanization process was exercised on the Bedouin which profoundly influenced their way of life and hence was detrimental to their traditions. This process involved housing the Bedouin in purpose built urban centres based on western planning models. In reality, it is since the 50’s that some sort ...
Continue ReadingThe smell of home.
Jun 30, 2009 Comments Off Mark AbouzeidExperienced real estate agents know that every culture has its own odor that reminds us of home. In America, home sellers are told to stew apples before potential buyers arrive; in Italy, braising onions has the same effect. These are the scents that take us back to our childhood and help create our ...
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