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Mustafa Al Fardan

Expert in Pearl Diving and Pearl Merchants’ Heritage, United Arab Emirates

Mustafa Al Fardan is an expert in pearl diving and pearl merchants’ heritage. He collects pearl–related material culture, participates in exhibitions, and organizes majalises to discuss pearl heritage as it has been passed down in his family.

Events

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United Arab Emirates Arts and Culture

Jun 24, 2022

Living Heritage: Passing on Traditions, Exploring the UAE’s Cultural Traditions at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

On Friday June 24, AGSIW, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC hosted a discussion featuring three culture bearers from the UAE.

Traditional Emirati musicians perform during celebrations for the UAE's 50th National Day, at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Traditional Emirati musicians perform during celebrations for the UAE's 50th National Day, at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Speakers

Rebecca Fenton
Mustafa Al Fardan
Ayesha Al Mansoori
Bait Al Gahwa