Folklore and Heritage
What is folklore?
Stories of the past or history
What instrument is used?
Twas (drum)
Name 5 religious festivals celebrated in the UAE
Eid ul Adha, Eid ul Fitr, Mawlid al Nabi, Islamic new year, Ramadan
How many camels participate in the race?
15-70
What animal is used for falconry
Falcons (duuh)
What did Emirati's use in the past to keep cool? Name 3
Wind towers, cold shower, loose kanduras and abayas, loose thin cotton and linen
Is Al-Ayala a dance or show?
Show
Why do we celebrate Eid ul Adha?
To pay respect to Prophet Ibrahim who followed Allah's command and sacrificed his son
Name 2 racing camels in the UAE
Omani and Sudani
What do Falconers use to tame a falcon?
A leather hood
What is Al-Barajeel
Tower which brought cool air into a house
What are the occasions in which Al-Ayala is performed?
National/Social occasions or festivals
Examples of movies that filmed in the UAE
Fast and Furious, Mission Impossible
What is the distance of a camel race?
4-10km
What was it originally for?
Hunting (source of food)
What is Al-Mibraz?
A reception room used for hosting guests and family members
Name 3 values Al-Ayala symbolises
Generosity, Chivalry, Magnanimity, Gallantry
The culture and architecture is very unique
Why do some international movie making companies shoot in the UAE?
The most important knight was _ _ _ _ _
Late Sheikh Zayed
In the past, what did falcons hunt? (continued from Q3)
Hares and Houbara birds
Explain the high numbers of goats in the UAE
Goats fur is used to make coats and export
Goats can survive in a hot climate
We use goats milk to sell
There is another value that Al-Ayala symbolises. What is it? (Hint: Horses)
Their passionate attachment with horsing and cherishing horsemanship
What festival is celebrated in the UAE that links to movies?
Dubai International Film Festival
Name 5 characteristics of horses in the UAE
1.Obedient
2.Loyal
3.Intimate
4.Beautiful
5.Bootiful stamina
Is Falconry a old or new tradition?
Old Tradition