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Paris - The French were introduced to a unique lifestyle experience of the UAE

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Published: Tue 20 Mar 2018, 8:08 PM

Last updated: Tue 20 Mar 2018, 10:12 PM

A few French female visitors at the Paris Book Fair had a sartorial experience of the UAE, as they dressed up in traditional local clothing and outfits, such as the traditional Emirati burqa and colourful dresses.
A special section of the Sharjah pavilion at the fair also helped the French women enjoy traditional Emirati henna dye on their hands, and explained the UAE's cultural arts of Talli, Safeefa and coloured embroidery to them.
Sharjah is celebrating its grand participation as the Special Guest City of this year's Paris Book Fair, breaking cultural barriers and bridging intellectual understanding and respect between two different cultures.
Each day, visitors at the fair curiously watched and admired Emirati women and their traditional skills in weaving Talli threads, one of the most significant UAE heritage arts.
During the showcase, female audiences were taken on a journey as each thread told a remarkable story on the roles of women in the historical development of the UAE and its rich culture, as well as how their artefacts and garments paid a tribute to their lifestyles.
Audiences were also engaged with traditional stories on how some of these garments were produced and created to support UAE women's husbands, during their tough journey of fishing, pearl diving and trade.
The special section hosted three Emirati women, who introduced the French community on a unique lifestyle experience of the UAE, allowing them to sit in a traditionally designed Emirati house, serving authentic Emirati foods and drinks such as the Luqaimat and Jabab along with Arabic coffee.
reporters@khaleejtimes.com


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