RAK has more than a dozen folklore societies and six heritage museums. However, most are invisible to tourists, hidden in family homes or tucked away in neighbourhoods and far-flung villages. The museums usually display family heirlooms in replicas of traditional homes, such as the areesh palm houses used along the coastline or the stone houses used by mountain tribes. Folk art societies offer insight into traditional songs, games and handicrafts as well as colourful stories. .
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"There are different tribes here in RAK, different bands, different folklore and those people have invested in their own heritage," said Aaesha Khamis, the head of the Tourism Promotion Division.
One example is the Haboos Arts and Folk Society, which has a replica of an old mountain village. The tribe heritage festival in March had about 1,400 visitors, most of whom were Emiratis from RAK.
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"Dubai many years ago was not known but, because of promotion and marketing, everyone knows Dubai. I want to see RAK in this position because, believe me, RAK has so many things to offer."
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