I never knew they had pearl divers in Qatar. For some reason I always thought of pearl divers as exclusively in Japan.
Qatar’s pearl divers seek riches and tradition
Published — Saturday 23 May 2015
Last update 23 May 2015 12:54 am
DOHA: From a distance it could be a scene from Qatar’s ancient past, long before the country’s modern-day wealth was secured by the discovery of gas and oil.
Several kilometers off the coast of southern Qatar, five traditional dhow boats bob gently up and down on the becalmed blue-green waters of the Gulf.
On board each vessel are a number of gawas, or pearl divers.
In the midday heat, divers take it in turns to swim the six meters or so to the sea bottom unaided to find pearl oysters.
The strongest can stay underwater for about 90 seconds before returning, breathless, to the surface, hopefully with a net full of pearls, or lulus as they known in Arabic.
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Qatar’s pearl divers seek riches and tradition
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In this April 25, 2015 photo, pearl oysters on a traditional dhow boat during the "Senyar" pearl diving and fishing competition off the south eastern coast of Qatar. (AFP)
Published — Saturday 23 May 2015
Last update 23 May 2015 12:54 am
DOHA: From a distance it could be a scene from Qatar’s ancient past, long before the country’s modern-day wealth was secured by the discovery of gas and oil.
Several kilometers off the coast of southern Qatar, five traditional dhow boats bob gently up and down on the becalmed blue-green waters of the Gulf.
On board each vessel are a number of gawas, or pearl divers.
In the midday heat, divers take it in turns to swim the six meters or so to the sea bottom unaided to find pearl oysters.
The strongest can stay underwater for about 90 seconds before returning, breathless, to the surface, hopefully with a net full of pearls, or lulus as they known in Arabic.
Continue reading at:
Qatar s pearl divers seek riches and tradition Arab News?
