Perle Magazine Issue 13 PERLE MAGAZINE | Page 20

Ship Building A fitting trade for an island nation, shipbuilding came to rise in line with the enormous pearl diving trade that once existed in Bahrain spurred by the development of the regions leading maritime trade hub. Bahrain has long been known for its expertise in shipbuilding, more specifically Dhows. You can get a glimpse, and if you’re lucky a tour around some Dhow building at the Muharraq Fisherman’s port. These iconic boats can be found throughout the region with much of the resources needed for building materials coming from our friends across the water in India. The Hurafuna Festival was such a success last year; it ensured it became a regular on the Bahrain events calendar! So make sure you stop by and explore all they have to offer and support the vibrant, rich culture that Bahrain has to offer. The festival was located at the Bab Al Bahrain from April 12th to 18th, 2017. 20 Perle APRIL - MAY 2017