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==Dewaniya== ==Dewaniya==
The ] has existed in Kuwait since time immemorial. In the old city of Kuwait it was the reception area where a man received his business colleagues and male guests. Today the term refers both to a reception hall and the gathering held in it, and visiting or hosting a dewaniya is an indispensable feature of a Kuwaiti man’s social life. Dewaniya became a fundamental part of ]i life. Hence, it has become a mark in their traditional daily life. The ] has existed in Kuwait since time immemorial. In the old city of Kuwait it was the reception area where a man received his business colleagues and male guests. Today the term refers both to a reception hall and the gathering held in it, and visiting or hosting a dewaniya is an indispensable feature of a Kuwaiti man’s social life. Dewaniya became a fundamental part of ]i life. Hence, it has become a mark in their traditional daily life.

==Music concerts==
In the past year, many concerts were held in Kuwait including ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://heyevent.com/event/ayau2wqap2hvga/nancy-ajram-in-kuwait-may-8th-2015|title=Nancy Ajram in Kuwait May 8th 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.egyptiansinkuwait.com/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2|title=Nancy Ajram and Mohamed Hamaki Live in Kuwait}}</ref> ], WAMA Band,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pachakuwait.com/Official/index.php/component/content/article/2-folio/events/56-wama-concert?Itemid=0|title=WAMA Band in Kuwait: Concert Live in April 2015}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lifeinkuwaitblog.com/2015/04/outlandish-coming-to-kuwait.html|title=Outlandish coming to Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=169057|title=Kuwait: Mika Singh live in concert on April 12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kuwaitup2date.com/video-mika-singhs-live-concert-in-kuwait-by-ooredoo/|title=Video – Mika Singh's Live Concert in Kuwait by ooredoo}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.kuwaittimes.net/al-mulla-treats-filipino-customers-mymp-concert/|title=Al-Mulla treats Filipino customers to MYMP concert}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabtimesonline.com/Portals/0/PDF_Files/pdf14/may/02/33.pdf|title=Manila artists arrive for 'Let's Jam in Kuwait' concert}}</ref> ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=278709|title=Arijit Singh concert takes Kuwait by storm}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=276426|title=Singing Sensation Arijit Singh Live concert in Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/king-of-pop-daler-mehndi-rocks-kuwait-hindi-news-113772|title=King of Pop Daler Mehndi rocks Kuwait}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/90723/daler-mehndi-to-make-kuwait-say-ta-ra-ra-ra/|title=Daler Mehndi to make Kuwait say 'Ta Ra Ra Ra'!}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_AEGIS-concert-to-take-center-stage-in-Kuwait--expects-to-draw-full-house-|title=AEGIS concert to take center stage in Kuwait, expects to draw full house}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=229807|title=Apna Bharat to present live concert – Shukran Ya Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_Al-Mulla-Exchange-stages-concert-by-Philippine-band-Freestyle|title=Al Mulla Exchange stages concert by Philippine band Freestyle}}</ref> ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=29653|title=Benny Dayal steals the show at 'Shukran Ya Kuwait'}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=232653|title=Acclaimed singer Benny Dayal rocks Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.kuwaittimes.net/pdf/2014/mar/04/p30.pdf|title=Kuwait Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shibanikashyap.com/about.html|title=Shibani Kashyap}}</ref> ],<ref name=naray>{{Cite web|url =http://www.iyskuwait.com/udit-narayan-in-kuwait.php|title=Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan Musical Live in concert "Papa Kehte Hain" in Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_%E2%80%98Gutthi%E2%80%99-fame-Sunil-Grover-to-Entertain-at-%E2%80%98Indian-Carnival-2014%E2%80%99-along-with-Sharib-Sabri-and-Toshi-Sabri-and-Neha-Takkar.|title='Gutthi' fame Sunil Grover to Entertain at 'Indian Carnival 2014' along with Sharib Sabri & Toshi Sabri and Neha Takkar.}}</ref> ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alaan.cc/pagedetails.asp?nid=173040&cid=33 |title=نجوى كرم أشرقت في مهرجان "هلا فبراير"}}</ref> ], ],<ref name=guev>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/362394/pinoyabroad/gmainternational/julie-anne-san-jose-gladys-guevarra-to-perform-for-kapuso-fans-in-kuwait|title=Julie Anne San Jose, Gladys Guevarra to perform for Kapuso fans in Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_Al-Mulla-Exchange-stages-Musical-Extravaganza|title=Al Mulla Exchange stages Musical Extravaganza}}</ref> ], ],<ref name="guev"/> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=29826&SECTION=1#ixzz3KYrCC1ox |title=Thaikkudam Bridge music band Mesmerized Kuwait at NAFO 11th Anniversary}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thaikkudambridge.com/event/desert-rain/ |title=Desert Rain}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=29022&SECTION=1|title=NAFO-Kuwait presents Live in concert – 'Desert Rain'}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pilipinosakuwait.blog.com/2013/11/08/kamikazee-live-in-kuwait/|title=Kamikazee Live in Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_Sugandha-Mishra--an-entertainer-extraordinaire|title=Sugandha Mishra, an entertainer extraordinaire}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiansinkuwait.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=31974&SECTION=0#ixzz3KYq2jaIX |title=India's high ranking music director Himesh Reshammiya to perform live in Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref name=bsc>{{Cite web|url=http://www.way4indians.com/associations_news_list_detail.php?nid=233|title="Aashiq Banaya Aaapne" Music concert by ICS – in Kuwait}}</ref> ],<ref name="bsc"/> ], ],<ref name="naray"/> ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kuwaitup2date.com/tag/vina-morales-in-kuwait/|title=Vina Morales in live concert in Kuwait}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabtimesonline.com/Portals/0/PDF_Files/pdf14/jun/08/30.pdf|title=Arab Times Online}}</ref> Saad Lamjarred, Nader al-Atat and ].

At the 2014 Futsal Contintental Cup, many Arab popstars including ] performed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.raialyoum.com/?p=169636 |title=يارا تفتتح كأس القارات لكرة قدم الصالات في الكويت}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alwatan.kuwait.tt/articledetails.aspx?Id=393841 |title=شعيل ويارا ودشتي أضاءوا حفل بطولة القارات}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eremnews.com/?id=73720 |title=يارا تفتتح كأس القارات لكرة قدم الصالات في الكويت}}</ref> The annual Hala February Music Festival features many Arab popstars, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.almazmix.com/news/Hala-February-Music-Festival-in-Kuwait-Is-On-Fire-with-The-Best-Arabic-Stars|title=Hala February Music Festival in Kuwait Is on Fire with The Best Arabic Stars}}</ref> The annual Kuwait Jazz Music Festival features internationally renowned jazz musicians and local Kuwaiti musicians. Kuwait also hosts the International Music Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kuwaitup2date.com/video-17th-international-music-festival-2014-kuwait-q8-kw_nccal/ |title=Video – 17th International Music Festival 2014}}</ref>


==See also== ==See also==

Revision as of 21:14, 23 August 2015

An outline of the culture of Kuwait:

Tabla player Ustad Munawar Khan at the 8th International Music Festival in Kuwait

Theatre

Kuwait is known for its home-grown tradition of theatre. Kuwait is the only country in the Gulf with a theatrical tradition. The theatrical movement in Kuwait constitutes a major part of the country's cultural life. Theatre activities are still popular today. Theatrical activities in Kuwait began in the 1920s when the first spoken dramas were released.

Arts

Kuwait has the oldest modern arts movement in the Arabian Peninsula. Beginning in 1936, Kuwait was the first Gulf country to grant scholarships in the arts. The Kuwaiti artist Mojeb al-Dousari was the earliest recognized visual artist in the Gulf region. He is regarded as the founder of portrait art in the region. In 1943, al-Dousari launched Kuwait's first art gallery.

Kuwait is home to more than 20 art galleries. The Sultan Gallery was the first art gallery in the Gulf region. Khalifa Al-Qattan was the first Kuwaiti artist to hold a single artist art exhibition in Kuwait. He founded a new art theory in the early 1960s known as "circulism". The most prominent female Kuwaiti artists are Thuraya Al-Baqsami and Suzan Bushnaq.

Before the Gulf War, Kuwait was the capital of arts and culture in the Gulf region. The arts scene struggled to rebuild after the Gulf War. In recent years, there has been a revival in the arts scene. Kuwait is currently regarded as having the second most lively arts scene in the Gulf, second to Dubai.

Soap operas

Kuwaiti soap operas (المسلسلات الكويتية) are the among the most-watched soap operas in the Arab world. Although usually performed in the Kuwaiti dialect, some Kuwaiti soap operas have been shown with success as far away as Tunisia.

Museums

Main article: List of museums in Kuwait

Kuwait has approximately 40 museums.

Music & Dance

See also: Music of Kuwait

Traditional Kuwaiti music is derived from Kuwait's seafaring heritage. The Kuwaiti pearl diving tradition is known for songs called "Fidjeri". "Fidjeri" is a musical repertoire performed traditionally by male pearl divers of Kuwait. It involves singing, clapping, drums and dances with earthen water jars. "Liwa" is a type of music and dance performed mainly by Kuwaitis of East African ancestry.

"Al Arda Al Bahariya" is a well-known Kuwaiti sailor song, as are the al-Nahma, a class of songs that accompanied many sailing activities. Kuwaiti music reflects the diverse influences of many peoples on the culture of Kuwait, including Indians and East Africans.

Kuwait is known as the center for "sawt", a bluesy style of music made popular in the 1970s.

Contemporary

Kuwait was the pioneer of contemporary music in the Gulf. Kuwaitis were the first commercial recording artists in the Gulf. Abdallah Al Rowaished, Nawal El Kuwaiti, Abdul Kareem Abdul-Qader and Nabeel Shoail are the most prominent modern performers.

Kuwait has a reputation for being the central music influence of the GCC countries. Over the last decade of satellite TV stations, there has been a stream of Kuwaiti musicians that have been successful in reaching other Arab countries. Bashar Al Shatty became famous after appearing in Star Academy.

Gargee'an

See also: Gargee'an

Qarqe'an is an annual celebration, observed in Kuwait, that takes place on the 15th night of Sha'ban and on the 15th night of Ramadan. Gerga'oon is marked with children dressing in traditional attire and going door-to-door to receive sweets from neighbours, whilst also singing traditional songs. The tradition has existed for hundreds of years and deeply rooted in Kuwaiti culture.

Although the celebration of Qarqe'an shares superficial similarities with the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating, practiced in some western countries, Qarqe'an has no connection with horror and no associated origin with Halloween.

Cuisine

See also: Cuisine of Kuwait

Seafood has been the mainstay of Kuwaiti cuisine for centuries.

Dewaniya

The Dewaniya has existed in Kuwait since time immemorial. In the old city of Kuwait it was the reception area where a man received his business colleagues and male guests. Today the term refers both to a reception hall and the gathering held in it, and visiting or hosting a dewaniya is an indispensable feature of a Kuwaiti man’s social life. Dewaniya became a fundamental part of Kuwaiti life. Hence, it has become a mark in their traditional daily life.

See also

References

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