Feature: How Is the Tradition of Oral Storytelling Being Preserved?

 
 
 
 

PRESENTER

Julia Kassem

ORIGINAL CITY 

London

ORIGINAL DATE

April 14, 2018

DESCRIPTION

Al-Hakawati is a teller of tales, legends, and fables; a storyteller, a performer, and someone who earns his living by fascinating and captivating an audience with his tales. Julia talks about this and explores the tradition of oral storytelling and how it's being preserved today.

Note: Julia is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subject.

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