By Mariam Al Khalifa ~
Commemorating Bahrain’s UNESCO-accredited pearling tradition and cultural diplomacy role.
Bahrain, the pearl of the Arabian Sea, is not simply a modern-day oasis of trade and science — it is a state that rises out of the sands of time and guides the state toward international diplomacy. Injecting the state is the state’s pearling heritage, the practice that constituted the state’s early years and one that continues to inform the state’s cultural diplomacy and foreign relations overseas today.
Bahrain Pearling Trail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the culmination of centuries of handcraft expertise, perseverance, and business acumen. Its merchant houses, diving stations, and grid oyster beds are a moving testament to days when Bahraini prosperity had been sustained through natural pearls. It is a fairy tale testament to the country’s strength in preserving its heritage despite growth.
Bahrain’s passion for its preservation and affection has opened up the world — to see the grandeur of its heritage and the hospitality of its people. Knowledge tourism, festival exchange, and global festivals open its doors to the world — to see the grandeur of its heritage and the hospitality of its people. This cross-fertilization honors Bahrain’s diplomacy and makes it a guardian of peace and history.
In addition to that, incorporating conservation of heritages as a component of Bahrain’s sustainable development plan will also assist. The heritages will be made to stay living with the recent advancements. Promoting green tourism and public sensitization will assist in making sure everybody is aware that Bahrain’s identity is a living identity.
By declaring pearling heritage, Bahrain is not wistfully yearning after an illusory golden past but, in fact, is celebrating a beaming future — of pride, tolerance, and engagement with the world.
To learn more about Bahrain’s pearling heritage, see the following sources of genuine information:
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