AWARE Cultural Centre Events Schedule for March

MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING COURSE (NON – VEGETARIAN COURSE) 08.03.2018 Food of the Middle East brings with it a variety of exotic flavors. While some dishes will be fragrant others will be spicy, delicate or at times, even syrupy. From dates, saffron rose petals and orange blossom to cardamom or cumin - these are but a few of the ingredients comprising the fascinating cuisine of the Middle East. This is a 4 week course (March 8 – March 29) Course day: Thursday Course Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Course Fee: K.D. 30 per person Very Limited seats! Advance registration required at info@aware.com.kw

MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING COURSE (VEGETARIAN COURSE) 12.03.2018 Food of the Middle East brings with it a variety of exotic flavors. While some dishes will be fragrant others will be spicy, delicate or at times, even syrupy. From dates, saffron rose petals and orange blossom to cardamom or cumin - these are but a few of the ingredients comprising the fascinating cuisine of the Middle East. This is a 3 week course (March 12 – March 26) Course day: Monday Course Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Course Fee: K.D. 20 per person Very Limited seats! Advance registration required at info@aware.com.kw

AWARE Movie Night: WHERE DO WE GO NOW? 06.03.2018 Where Do We Go Now? is a 2011 film by Lebanese director Nadine Labaki. The film premiered during the 2011 Cannes Film Festival as part of Un Certain Regard. Synopsis: Christians & Muslims lived peacefully together for years in this small Lebanese village, but animosities begin to build among the men as a result of slights & misunderstandings. The women of the village conspire to avert sectarian strife though a series of harebrained plans, none of which succeeds in slowing down the escalating spiral of violence. When tragedy strikes, the women find themselves driven to make a deeply personal sacrifice for the sake of peace. Movie Duration: 110 minutes. Refreshments will be provided.

AWARE DIWANIYA: LOVE IN ISLAM 13.03.2018 By Dr. Teresa Lesher Is Islam a religion of love? Is Allah a loving God? How should Muslims express their love for God and others? Join Dr. Teresa Lesher on March 13 at 7 pm as she presents the Qur’anic verses and prophetic traditions that discuss love – God's love for us, our love for God, and our love for each other. Q&A and general discussion will follow. Dr. Teresa Lesher holds her PhD in Information Science from the UK and is now associate professor at the Kuwait College of Basic Education. She held the position of General Manager of the AWARE Center for three years. Advance reservations required at info@aware.com.kw

AWARE DIWANIYA: CROSS CULTURAL MARRIAGES 20.03.2018 By Iman Martin In this modern world cross cultural marriages are becoming more and more common. However, as with any marriage it's not all plain sailing. What are the pros and cons of such marriages? How do societies view them? What are the common issues faced? What does Kuwaiti society feel about such marriages and what's the Islamic viewpoint? Are there any benefits for the children from these families? Discussion and Q&A will follow the presentation. Advance reservations required at info@aware.com.kw

AWARE DIWANIYA: ISLAM BETWEEN RELIGION & CULTURE 27.03.2018 By Iman Martin Scenario: You've just arrived at Kuwait International airport and notice the wide array of costumes all around. A local gentleman is wearing a long white thobe and white headdress while a group of women are wearing the traditional long black Abaya and hijab (cloak & scarf). Another glance and you view a woman fully covered with niqab (face veil). If one were to ask the man why does he choose to dress as he does? He'd likely respond, "It's my culture and traditional dress dictates my clothing choice". Yet if the same question was addressed to the women they might respond, "It is our religion which dictates the way we dress". This is just one example so join us as we reveal many aspects between religion and culture of Kuwaitis' daily life.

GUIDED TOUR: GRAND MOSQUE 10.03.2018 For a rewarding, spiritual & informative experience. This is a 1½ tour of one of Kuwait’s most famous landmarks. Ladies are required to cover - long sleeves and long ankle length skirt, otherwise the mosque will provide a cloak. If you have your own scarf you’re welcome to bring it. Cameras are allowed. Children are welcome. This tour meets directly at the Grand Mosque.

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