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The Sharjah Heritage Institute concluded the “Dibba Al Hisn… Women: Memory and Legacy” event, held over two days to celebrate the contributions of Emirati women to safeguarding cultural heritage, preserving the details of traditional life, and passing their authentic knowledge and skills on to future generations. The event highlighted the role of heritage in preserving collective memory and strengthening national identity.

Stories from Memory

The Sharjah Heritage Institute – Dibba Al Hisn Branch organised a dialogue session featuring a number of mothers and women from the city, who shared aspects of Emirati women’s lives in the past, along with the customs, traditions, knowledge and daily practices that formed an integral part of the local community. The session offered a vivid recollection of the place and the experiences of its women.

Crafts Passed Down Through Generations

The event featured live demonstrations of traditional crafts, including Talli, Saffa and sewing, alongside heritage workshops that introduced visitors to skills and practices associated with the lives of Emirati women in the past. These activities contributed to preserving an important part of the country’s tangible and craft heritage.

The Flavours of the Emirati Home

The event also featured a productive families’ market and a live cooking corner, where traditional Emirati dishes were prepared and presented, with demonstrations of their preparation methods. The activities reflected the diversity of the Emirati culinary heritage and its close connection to family memories and social occasions.

Women… Memory and Identity

The event highlighted the pivotal role of Emirati women as an integral partner in preserving heritage and sustaining collective memory through the knowledge, skills, stories and experiences they carry, as well as their role in passing this legacy on to future generations. This contributes to reinforcing the values of identity and belonging and keeping heritage alive in contemporary life.