King Faisal Center hosts Red Sea maritime lecture
King Faisal Center organized a lecture titled "The Memory of the Red Sea" with the aim of documenting the maritime heritage of coastal communities along the Red Sea, particularly the Omraj region. This is part of a project focused on preserving knowledge, arts, and stories related to the sea. Researcher Salim Ghaith Al-Faidi discussed elements of maritime memory, such as the profession of Yassar extraction, the art of the Qaf maritime navigation, and Zareebi celebrations. He emphasized the importance of oral and visual documentation to preserve the heritage before it fades away. The project aims to build a digital archive to support studies and research, highlighting the significance of recording living storytellers to ensure the continuity of cultural memory.
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