The politics of interpretation
This is a quote by a Saudi Prince interviewed by an English magazine, possibly Tattler. I apologize for I can't seem to recall the name of the Prince. Nevertheless, O3bal our Royality giving a clever critique of our own country." There's probably a degree of truth to both interpretations, although in their defence, King Fahd was genuinely keen on promoting cultural activities and Prince AbdulAziz has real fondness of Islamic architecture. You see, there are degrees of truth to all the stock/shock portraits of Modern Arabia. Veiled women swathed in black abayas: victims or traditionalists? The entire country stopping Five times a day for prayers: devotion or ostentation? the Bedoiun-meets-Balenciaga shopping culture: trashy or trendy? Interpretation is a matter of politics."
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posted by A pedestrian @ 12:14 PM
3 Comments:
Prince Talal (father of al waleed) probably he is usually outspoken.. I really liked The Invitation post by the way.. touching.
thank you bu ziyad, and welcome :)
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