Al Ain National Museum to Host Educational Workshops on Emirati Burqa

12 Mar, 2017

As part of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority’s (TCA Abu Dhabi) cultural programme curated to support the UNESCO theme ‘Protecting our Heritage and Fostering Creativity,’ Al Ain National Museum’s education department will host a programme this March celebrating the history and heritage of the Burqa in the UAE.

To raise awareness of the historical and cultural significance of the burqa in the UAE and in Emirati women’s lives, the programme will focus on emphasising the burqa collection at the museum, with a children’s workshop on March 15.

Hind Al Dhaheri, Education Specialist at Al Ain National Museum, commented, “This month at Al Ain National Museum, we chose the burqa as our focal point as it is integral to the history and pride of our nation. As an accessory, it is part of our national dress and plays an important part in the role of female Emirati identity. Moreover, the variety of shapes and designs of burqas are key in identifying specific tribal origin.”

The burqa, which is made up of five parts, Al Jabhah, Al Kharrah, Al Ghidab, Khad Al Burqa and Al Shabooj, will be highlighted as a key event throughout the month of March. The first workshop will take place on March 15, from 10 – 11am at Al Ain National Museum and again on March 31, from 5 – 6pm. Both workshops are open to all and free of cost. No registration needed.

The Al Ain cultural programme aims to provide a variety of platforms to encounter the Emirate’s cherished past, while being immersed in today’s urban landscapes through multi-sensory experiences.

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