Throughout the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East region, the revered tradition of oral storytelling has for centuries been a compelling medium through which legendary tales of adventure have been relayed. Until the advent of modern media, fables from the Quran and tales of historical heroes have been narrated by storytellers, known as the hakawati or Al Rawi, who would regale their audience and give life to the great sagas of Arab lore. Whilst technology has modernized the mediums through which these stories of our heritage are retold, this rich and cherished element of our past is thankfully becoming prominent once again.
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