Traditional Bedouin Chanted Poetry

This activity guide explores the art of Al Taghrooda an element of Emirati poetry that, combined with singing, provided a cultural depository of both contemporary and historical life in the Emirates.  

Al Taghrooda demonstrates the poetic depth of the Bedouin traditions in the United Arab Emirates. Through poetry, an oral history of the wisdom, values, and social customs of the Bedouin people is captured.

With this guide, you will learn about Al Taghrooda's performers, the changes which brought it to its modern form, and finally its inscription in 2012 on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.