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The Desert Life Styles
The rapid influx of wealth has place the old ways in peril. Attempts to protect this heritage are underway, but its a hard go....
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Women around the camp-fire
Across the middle east, there are cultures slipping away as more SUVs and high rises engage the landscape.
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Men Discussing the world
Attempts to preserve these cultural roots are underway throughout the region aided by the resources made available from oil weath.
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Cross Cultural Centers of the World
Historically there has been a broad influx of cultures in this region. This continues today with pretty much all major regions of the world being represented.
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The Heritage Center
Dubai's Heritage Center is located on the north bank of Dubai Creek and provides a broad setting for cultural preservation.
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Fade to the future
Evenings spent in remembering the past provide spirit for the future.
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Music and Rythyms
Dance and Drums providing experiences for the next generation.
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Feelings and Hopes
Leading to broader understanding and appreciation of the beduane heritage.
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Images of past turmoil
Pride in a past which has brought honor to the indigenous population.
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Remebering with Hope
Hoping to avoid a repitition of past conflicts
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Together with Family and Friends
Finding a substitute for the closeness of the desert fire - the evenings of sharing stories and hopes.
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Fading
As the technology of today dilutes the shared time....
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Fading...
Bringing more hegenomy throughout the world - here as well as everywhere...
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Fading......
Hoping that world differences can be overcome and that we will all be able to live together.
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Fading.........
Until we are all free and open - respecting our differences as well as rejoicing in our common goals throughout the world.
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