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GUIDED
TOUR: GRAND MOSQUE
Saturday, January 10, 2014 @ 9:15 a.m
For a rewarding, spiritual
& informative experience.
This is a 1½ tour of one of
Kuwait’s most famous landmarks. Ladies are required to cover - long sleeves and
long ankle length skirt, otherwise the mosque will provide a cloak. If you have
your own scarf you’re welcome to bring it.
Cameras
are allowed. Children are welcome.
This tour
meets directly at the Grand Mosque
This tour
does not require prior registration.
AWARE
Diwaniya
Tuesday, January 13,
at 7:00pm
An Overview
of the History of Kuwait by Ilene Winoker
This
Diwaniya will be followed by Dinner
Ever wonder what
attracted the first inhabitants of Kuwait to settle here and what life was like
during its establishment as a desert outpost? Acquire an appreciation for the
rich heritage of Kuwait’s past, and how it has influenced the way its people have
adjusted to changes and modernization. Dr. Winokur will share video and still
images to enhance your understanding of the very beginning of Kuwait’s
past.
Dr. Ilene Winokur
AlZaid arrived in Kuwait in October 1984 and has been learning about her
“adopted” home ever since. She is currently the Director of
Foundation Programs at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) and
Managing Director of Specialized Solutions, an educational consulting company.
She has taught at the elementary and college levels in private institutions
since 1995, and been an administrator for more than10 years.
Ilene holds a
doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University and an MBA from the
University of Miami, Florida. She also completed ESL certification at the
College of New Jersey, and a BA in History from State University at Buffalo,
New York.
Traditional
Kuwaiti Food and Dishdasha Night & book presentation
Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us at AWARE for a
special event! Dress up in Traditional clothing and taste delicious Traditional
Kuwaiti food.
This event will be opened
by the screening of one of Kuwaiti poet Nejoud Al-Yagout's
creative works "This is an Imprint" followed by drawing names of
people who will receive a signed copy of Nejoud's book.
Prior
registration required at joumana@aware.com.kw
Nejoud Al-Yagout has lived in many places globally, including
China, Pakistan, UAE, Italy and the UK. Since her father was an ambassador of
Kuwait, she lived a nomadic life. She returned to Kuwait after the invasion.
Al-Yagout currently works as a librarian and loves being surrounded by books
and students. She developed a passion for writing poetry in her early teens. In
her own words, it was a cathartic way to express emotions buried deep inside.
Her poetry includes themes such as transcendence of suffering, the awareness of
the ego and the presence of the higher self. She also explores grief, loss and
identity crisis to reflect the state of our collective consciousness. Her debut
book, This is an imprint, presents poems which reflect such states, whilst offering
a higher perspective of being which transcends thought.
GUIDED
TOUR: OLD KUWAIT CITY
Saturday, January 24 at 9:00 am
This tour will include
historical sites in old Kuwait City. Bring along your camera and comfortable
walking shoes, for an enjoyable day out to lean about Kuwait's past.
Transport,
Tour Guide and buffet lunch included.
Bus
departures from aware at 9:30 am
Fee: KD
5
Limited seats and
for adults only
Registration
deadline January 20
AWARE ARABIC CLASSES
We are pleased to announce that Registration for the Winter II
Arabic Courses Schedule (January 25 - March 12, 2015) has started at the AWARE
Center.
We will offer Beginner's weekday morning and evening
courses; & weekend morning course.
AWARE Members are eligible for a 20% discount off each
course & Group Registration of 5 or more will be eligible for a 10%
discount off the course.
For all course details & registration, please visit: www.aware.com.kw/class.aspx
AWARE
MOVIE NIGHT
Bas Ya
Bahar
Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00
p.m.
The first feature film to be made by the state
of Kuwait. It is a period piece about Kuwait before the discovery of oil when
fishing was the predominant occupation.
"Bas Ya Bahar" (The cruel sea) was produced by Kuwaiti
producer Khalid Al-Siddiq. Bas Ya Bahar is a beautiful personification of the
treacherous sea and a critical representation of the harsh life in Kuwait
before oil. Refreshments provided.
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