Reflective Learning Log 1

What does it mean to be Emirati?  Or as a member of your own country/ region?

First of all, I am very proud to be an Emirati. Any Emirati will do everything to develop or help UAE to be in head. There are several things to show to people what it means to be an Emirati. One of the most things is the way how we speak Arabic. Although the Arabic is the official language in Middle East countries, however, each country has a way of speaking Arabic. Secondly, the national dress (kandora) is most dress that an Emirati will wear in his day. So, dress is very important to show that. Some kind of Food and Arabian coffee is also considered as a part of our culture, because each place has a special type of food. While Arabian coffee is made differently from other countries in gulf area. Also each Emirati have to show tolerance to the flag and the president which is also one of the things that means to be an Emirati. Each country has its own traditions. We have a special dance called (Youla) which is dancing with a fake rifle that is made from wood and metal. On the other hand, there are too many tribes in the UAE. Some of them have their own areas and traditions. But all in all, they are all a members of UAE. (218 words)