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Sharjah 24
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
SIH organises 18th edition of "Bisharat Al-Qayz" event
Qaith: Season of Maturity "Bisharat Al-Qayz" is an annual heritage event organised by the institute to celebrate Al-Qayz season, which is deeply embedded in the UAE's collective memory. This season represents the ripening of fruits and the start of seasonal migration to oases, highlighting the traditional connection between people and their environment in local folklore. Cultural Vision Emphasised His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, stated that "Bisharat Al-Qayz" aligns with the institute's vision to embed intangible cultural heritage into daily life and present it in creative ways that resonate with community aspirations. The event aims to spotlight the summer season's symbolic and social meanings within Emirati popular memory. Jasmine: Symbol of Beauty This year's theme, "Jasmine," has folk culture-related visual and emotional components. A continuous presence in the collective consciousness of Emirati culture, the fragrant plant is a symbol of sensitivity and purity and is often praised in Nabati poetry as a mirror of love and beauty. Aisha Ghabesh, Events and Activities Director at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, emphasised that the "Bisharat Al-Qayz" is a key annual tradition on the institute's calendar due to its strong cultural and social value rooted in the UAE's collective memory. The event offers younger generations an immersive experience of the Al-Qayz season and its traditional customs. The initiative reflects the institute's commitment to preserving intangible cultural heritage and reinforcing national identity through interactive, modern, and knowledge-rich events.
Sharjah 24
20-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Institute for Heritage brings Emirati crafts to life
Celebrating cultural identity through traditional crafts Speaking exclusively to Sharjah 24, Aisha Ghabesh stated that the institute's pavilion features hands-on stations that showcase a range of traditional crafts which form an essential part of the UAE's cultural fabric. Live demonstrations are being conducted by skilled artisans in the making of perfumes and incense, including classic dokhoon and makhmmariyah, as well as the art of talli, known for embellishing traditional garments with silk, gold, and silver threads. The pavilion also includes exhibits of maritime crafts such as the creation of lyakh and gargour, once vital to the fishing trade, along with crafts derived from palm-based materials. Connecting heritage with the public and investors Ghabesh also pointed out that the pavilion presents a collection of publications by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, which document Emirati crafts and highlight their historical and social value. Through this initiative, the institute aims to promote meaningful interaction between artisans and visitors, while encouraging investors and cultural enthusiasts to explore the economic and creative potential of heritage-based industries. She invited all forum visitors to stop by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage's pavilion during the remaining days of the event to immerse themselves in the richness of Emirati craftsmanship and experience a vibrant cultural journey that reflects the authenticity and artistic legacy of the community.
