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jmbar2

(7,536 posts)
Thu May 15, 2025, 08:22 AM May 2025

Trump's entry to UAE - very weird

I don't know anything about that culture, but aren't women supposed to hide their hair from men other than family? Trump's leg swing is noticeable.


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brush

(61,033 posts)
2. Damn. It that same blue suit from the Pope's funeral? TSF nees a wardrobe makeover.
Thu May 15, 2025, 08:28 AM
May 2025

sop

(17,287 posts)
3. "In the Khaleeji dance, a traditional Emirati folk dance, women sway their hair from side to side as part of
Thu May 15, 2025, 08:29 AM
May 2025

the performance. This movement is a key element of the dance, often alongside the traditional dress and music. The dance is a celebration of Emirati culture and traditions, often performed at weddings and other important occasions."

Trump looks like he's compensating for his drop foot condition.

WhiskeyGrinder

(26,167 posts)
5. "I don't know anything about that culture, but aren't women supposed to hide their hair from men other than family?"
Thu May 15, 2025, 08:44 AM
May 2025

The UAE doesn't have any laws regarding veiling, and a traditional ethnic dance would certainly not be seen as out of place. There are plenty of places to read up on the culture. The movement of the hair is meant to evoke waves of water. I hope the comment "very weird" was more about Trump walking through it and less about the cultural expression itself.

jmbar2

(7,536 posts)
7. Thank you for correcting me as always
Thu May 15, 2025, 08:53 AM
May 2025

I can always count on you.

Here's the scoop on veiling in UAE. It's not required, but is still customary.
https://thezay.org/461

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