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Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................3
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Background to the Project...............................................................................................................4
Research...........................................................................................................................................5
Biographical Note........................................................................................................................5
Interview......................................................................................................................................5
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................7
Appendix .........................................................................................................................................8
Appendix A - Research Consent Form........................................................................................8
Appendix B - Interview Questionnaire........................................................................................9
Abstract
The traditions and customs of UAE are unique in itself. The ancestors used to play several games
to enjoy during their leisure time. Now days, the scenario has changed and the modern
generation is leaning more towards the modern technology instead of enjoying games that
pertain to physical activities. The report includes the interview through which more information
can be taken and the traditional heritage can be brought back to existence.
Introduction
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated in the Middle East and is well known for its unique
cultures and traditions which are distinguished from all the other countries. There are several
traditional sports that have been passed from one generation to the next such as Falconry,
traditional boat-racing, camel racing etc. Therefore, in this report, the living styles of the
ancestors in UAE will be described along with the overview of the traditional sports played by
them during their leisure time. The report will be differentiated in several parts i.e. background
of the project, introduction of the person interviewed as well as the outcomes of the interview,
and lastly, the conclusion of the report.
Research
Biographical Note
Mr. Ahmad Alhosaani
He was an adviser of Communication and Society in Emirates Heritage Club in Abu Dhabi.
notes in Mr. Ahmad that he have a lot of informations and stories about our tradition games and
UAE heritage. In addition he lived with the past and present generation.
Interview
Even with the different in languages and customs, and maybe the nature of life it remains for
each region of a world. A heritage linked with the human life. And the most importance and
famous is the traditional games.
Yes there is a different between old live and now. Starting with the hard life before were you
cant found the luxury life as nowadays, on the old days you cant found those big houses
and the modern types of cars the technology were very sample and hard to found it around
you at all. The life before was really sample in every living sector.
My leisure time was after the school, i get a nap then i used to visit the sheik in the mosque
he is the person who teach as the Qur'an. Then me and my friend playing around many
traditional games and having fun.
There was many games in old days and ill describe 3 of them
Al Nashaba: The infamous sling shot game. Come and "shoot" down some fruits in the trees.
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Al Boom: Boys build wooden boats and then compete against each other in the sea.
Marble Game: An indoor summer game and an outdoor winter game, played across decades.
It was many games for girls and we use to see them playing
Conclusion
After discussing the heritage of the traditional sports of UAE, it can be concluded that the people
of UAE are really concerned about their maintenance of the customs and traditions of UAE. it
was found that the country is enriched with a lot of traditional games. However, the limitations
related to some of the games such as Falconry are that the birds are considered to be in the list of
endangered species and therefore, several laws have been made to protect them.
References
Al Naboodah, H. (2011). The Importance of Heritage Preservation. Blackwell Publishing Ltd,
63(3-4), 6977.
Yow, V. R. (2005). Recording Oral History: A Guide for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
New York: Rowman Altamira.
Appendix
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