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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump'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.
Link to tweet
Walleye
(44,089 posts)brush
(61,033 posts)sop
(17,969 posts)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.
Biophilic
(6,480 posts)tanyev
(48,902 posts)All the hair-extension MAGAt babes at Mar-a-Lardo will be doing it now.
WhiskeyGrinder
(26,709 posts)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
(7,792 posts)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
Aviation Pro
(15,356 posts)Bacon and alcohol are available.
