Summer 2001 Volume 18, Number 2

Cherishing A Rich Cultural Heritage While living in a modern world, the people of Saudi Arabia adhere to age-old customs and traditions and refuse to be absorbed into the monoculture of global business and finance, in the process maintaining their national character. Continuing Traditions  Customs and celebrations that have their roots in Islam and Arab traditions are joyously observed in modern Saudi Arabia. Poetry, Music & Dance Traditional literature, poetry, music and dance are highly respected art forms in the Kingdom. Architecture  Architectural styles evolved over centuries are preserved and adopted in modern structures. Dress  Saudis generally wear traditional styles or modern adaptations of age-old designs. Jewelry  Bedouin jewelry is popular and is reflected in modern designs. Family & Leisure  Saudi families are tight-knit and enjoy traditional leisure activities. Ancient Crafts  As guardians of ancient crafts, traditional craftsmen are living links to the past. Art  Painting is one of the art forms that has recently taken root in the Kingdom and is becoming increasingly popular. Sports  Both traditional and modern sports are practised in the Kingdom. Cover: A Saudi folklore troupe performs traditional dances.

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