Dubai Culture celebrates one of the traditions of Emirati cuisine

Al-Tanour .. Generosity retains its place in the hearts of the people of Hatta

The tandoor is one of the jewels of Hatta and part of its authentic heritage.

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In the Hatta region, there are many features of originality that many of its people still adhere to today, including the Emirati tandoor, which is one of the jewels of the region and part of its authentic folk heritage, in addition to being one of the long-standing traditions that characterize the local cuisine.

During the "Hatta Cultural Nights" activities, which were recently concluded in the "Hatta Heritage Village", the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) set aside space for "enlightenment" within the event that celebrated ancient customs and traditions.

Acting Director of the Heritage Sites Department at Dubai Culture, Maryam Dhaen Al Tamimi, pointed out the importance of reviving popular practices associated with Emirati memory.

She said, "The authority is leading a comprehensive cultural movement to celebrate and preserve heritage, and to inspire future generations to cherish and preserve it, which was evident in the activities and activities of the Hatta Cultural Nights aimed at strengthening the national identity in the hearts of the public and deepening its relationship with Emirati traditions."

Noting that the "Al-Tanour" show aimed to introduce ancient folk practices and ensure their continuity.

She added, "The oven represents features of the past, and carries with it an indication of the generosity of the Emirati hospitality, as its ignition is a tradition that citizens are keen on on holidays and occasions in which members of the large family gather. Through it, popular food is prepared in a distinctive and different way." The popular heritage in the Hatta region, and it maintains a beautiful place in the hearts of its people, for its contribution to bringing families together during events, which strengthens the bonds of brotherhood, harmony and love among them.

It is noteworthy that the "tannour" is a hole inside the ground that reaches a depth of about two meters and a diameter ranging between one and a half meters to two meters, and the size is determined according to the number of families participating in it. Arabic spices that give it a special flavor, and then wrap the pieces of meat with the leaves of the trees of al-Shahs, al-Shu’a and al-Zam, and are placed inside the “khasf” basket made of palm fronds, and then thrown into the pit filled with embers, and closed well for a period ranging between 10 and 24 hours to ensure the maturity of the meat.

Maryam Tamimi:

"Dubai Culture seeks to revive popular practices associated with Emirati memory in the hearts of generations."

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