BERLIN :: ART, BEDOUIN KIDS & GARDA ALEXANDER

One of our friends who keep coming back to Dahab and the Sinai again and again is the artist Garda Alexander. Over the years she has engaged actively in the local community, established relationships to Bedouin families and used her skills as a trained artist in community work with young children. Garda’s paint workshops with the kids make Dahab colourful!

A mini exhibition from Gardas latest workshop can be seen in the reception at Sheikh Ali Dahab Resort. 

Now, we are delighted to let you know that the book ‘Bedouin Children in Sinai – Life and Creativity’ will be released in Berlin on the following dates;

1^st August 12:30hrs @ FEZ Berlin in Wuhlheide and Literature Initiative
1^st August 20:00hrs @ Tucholsky bookstore Berlin-Mitte and Literature Initiative
8^th August 14:00hrs @ Adolf Glaßbrenner Elementary School Reading cellar (pre  booking required)

The book feature 154 colour illustrations and lyrics and foreword by Elmar Ledergerber. IBAN 978-3-7165-1770-3 if you’re not in Berlin on the above mentioned dates.

So all in all great news, we only wish you had some Bedouin girls by your side in Berlin Garda!

Welcome to our Bedouin Blog!

Dahab and the Sinai is a growing destination for tourism and the Bedouins love to welcome old and new visitors to this very special place. It is our firm belief that no matter the purpose and length of our visit we should remember that the Bedouins have lived their lives here for hundreds of years. On our website you will find a brief overview on Bedouin History and the story about Sheikh Ali and his family. We hope you will find these pages interesting and that you feel you have gained a better understanding of the Bedouin culture after reading them.
 
In this blog we will share updates on events in the local culture, interesting facts about the history and news related to the Bedouin traditions and life style. Please make sure you check in regularly to find out more about this fascinating culture.
 
No matter where we come from in the world we are all visitors to the Bedouins’ Sinai. In the spirit of true Bedouin hospitality we are welcomed with open arms so please enjoy our Bedouin Blog till your next visit to the Sinai!