ADMAF revives the art of hakawati with the final performance of "Al Jawhara" in Abu Dhabi.Byline: Over the past month, the Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi (ä`b  thä`bē, zä–, dä–), Arab. Abu Zabi, sheikhdom (1995 pop. 928,360), c. Music and Arts
Foundation (ADMAF) has
Summary: Over the past month, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has Over the past month, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been committed to reviving the art of hakawati, with a series of "Al Jawhara" performances presented in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. This engaging fictional historic play, directed by Hakawati or storyteller Ahmed Yousef, is now set to show in Abu Dhabi, completing the UAE (Uninterruptible Application Error) The name given to a crash in Windows 3.0. In subsequent versions of Windows, a crash was called a "General Protection Fault," "Application Error" or "Illegal Operation." See crash in Windows and abend. tour with a special grand finale performance at the Abu Dhabi Theatre -- Heritage Village on 2 October 2009. The traditional craft of hakawati once featured as a regular part of Arabian life with these colourful colourful or US colorful Adjective 1. with bright or richly varied colours 2. vivid or distinctive in character Adj. 1. storytellers exciting and delighting local communities by bringing to life popular stories and fables. Through their year-round educational programme, ADMAF is working to revive this art-form and to engage even more people in local art and culture activities locally and internationally. In July, ADMAF presented a special Arabian storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. event for 50 students from primary schools within the city of Manchester as part of the Manchester International Festival. Last month ADMAF continued with their engaging community programme that reaches out across all of the Emirates, with two successful performances of 'Al Jawhara" play in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. "Al Jawhara" or Jewel in English, reflects the rich and varied history of the Arabian Gulf Arabian Gulf: see Persian Gulf. and portrays the jewel of the soul so often found within humans. The play, which is set in the 1500's and charts the historic events during the period of Portuguese settlement, will be performed by the Al Thiqah Club for Handicapped with participation of disabled students as actors. ADMAF is a strong supporter of special needs organisations and earlier this year signed a partnership agreement with The Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care, Special Needs and Minors' Affairs (ZHO zho, zo see dzo. ) to promote recreational and cultural opportunities in the performing arts for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Mrs. Hoda Al Khamis Kamoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, said: "Hakawati is an integral part of Arabic culture Arab Cultural Traits Generosity and bravery were the prominent virtues of and to the Arabs. In classical Arabic literature generosity and bravery were considered the two main traits of a great Arab. and the revival of the craft is very important in order for us to nurture a rich and successful future. This extraordinary play has been captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. audiences throughout the UAE, and we are pleased to present the final performance in Abu Dhabi for even more people to be inspired. I am sure they will be thrilled by the talented work of Ahmed Yousef, a specialist in his field dedicated to the promotion and continuation of hakawati." The final performance of "Al Jawhara" will take place at the Abu Dhabi Theatre -- Heritage Village on the Abu Dhabi Breakwater breakwater, offshore structure to protect a harbor from wave energy or deflect currents. When it also serves as a pier, it is called a quay; when covered by a roadway it is called a mole. . Doors open at 8:00pm, play starts at 8:30pm and all members of the public are invited to attend. 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) 2009 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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