Heritage Festival
Rhythms of Bahrain

The Second Installation: The Sailing


From the sail, the scene shifts to the sounds of music and the unpredictable sea.
The repetitive sounds pay homage to those who chose this gritty way of life by evoking the seafarers’ heart beats and the beating of the drums which were used comfort them and uplift their spirits throughout the rigorous journey.

 
Related Types of Songs


Breekha: This song is performed when the anchor is lifted from the sea bed during the journey. It takes many forms, depending on various circumstances including the particular disposition of the crew, the length of the anchor rope, the prevailing sea and weather conditions, and the amount of pearl oysters collected.