Sunday, March 29, 2009

Majlis



Wa'ed and 2 teachers (non-Emirati) are in the tent sitting on a majlis - Arabic cushions. We have put majlis in every classroom like we use mats in NZ. The teachers and kids love it, it is what they are used to. These couches are found in most Emirati houses and sitting at that level is a natural thing. Very often, they sit on the floor - even the adults - to eat and socialise. When I am invited to eat with the teachers I get cast after a while and they have a good laugh watching me try to stand without the bones creaking too much!!

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