Hamdan: Through the Gate of Tears
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- National Museum of African Art
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- Video Title
- Hamdan: Through the Gate of Tears
- Description
- Hamdan: Through the Gate of Tears is a modern ballet celebrating one man's journey from his homeland of Oman to East Africa. Oman, which lies on the southeast coastline of the Arabian Peninsula, is a land filled with Wadi's deserts, beaches, and mountains. Using modern dance and contemporary Afro-Arabian music, Hamdan tells the story of his momentous decision to leave his country and set sail aboard a dhow headed to Zanzibar, for a better life. This ballet presents modern dance styles as it explores the folktale of Hamdan's journey, steeped in the cultural traditions of Oman and East Africa. Ray Mercer's choreography brings this impassioned tale to life. This Ballet was a special commission from the National Museum of African Art, created by the Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts. Hamdan: Through the Gate of Tears had its world premiere on April 11-12, 2014 in Washington DC.
- Video Duration
- 6 min 51 sec
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- 2014-06-12T17:41:59.000Z
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- YouTube Videos
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- National Museum of African Art
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- Education
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- Art, African
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- yt_zfM2aLQviqk
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