Historically a popular pearl diving destination, Bahrain has been known all over the world for centuries for the finest of pearls that the world has got to offer. Seek Bahrain accommodation at a recommended executive apartment Bahrain is known for such as the Somerset Al Fateh Bahrain which allows you the opportunity to explore this fascinating land with ease. Before the discovery of oil, pearl diving was Bahrain’s main source of income and because of the lack of proper diving gear, the divers would stay submerged for about a minute and emerge with 8-12 promising looking oysters which would give them precious pearls. Now, pearl diving has become a popular activity that tourists like to engage in while they visit Bahrain. The rich oyster beds located at the bottom of the Bahraini seas make for exciting pearl diving adventures. There are many professional divers who provide for such excursions for those who are interested in pearl diving. And what’s more, according to Bahraini law, whatever pearls that the divers find are truly theirs to keep!
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An adventure for the adventurous
Hunting for the precious pearls hiding at the very bottom of the ocean requires a bit of an adventurous streak in the individuals. While the joy of diving for such treasures cannot be purchased at any store, it is important to seek out the ideal Kuwait resort to offer the full experience of this enthralling feat. Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort is one among many of Kuwait hotels that offer all the modern comforts of the era to the visitor looking forward to some fun in the depths!
Pearl diving has been the lifeblood of Kuwait long before the discovery of oil and its financial advantages. The practice dates back many centuries and has now become a tradition performed in honour of those who have dedicated their lives to the pearling industry. The traditional pearl diving festival takes place in the pearl diving season in June and tourists too are allowed to take part in the action with the proper amount of training and preparation. The modern pearl divers dabble in the tradition of the ancestors still for their cloths are still comprised of the wazar (head cloth), fotam (nose clip), dieng (neck basket) and hajer (toe anchor) worn over the usual diving attire. The diver is secured to the rail of the ship with a rope tied around his waist and as he tugs at the rope, the helper at the rope must pull him up onboard. This of course is followed by plentiful dancing, music and festivities marking the end of the season.