WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:10.120 Hi friends, did you know that the Gulf region is full of amazing cultures and traditions? 00:10.120 --> 00:14.320 One way people in the Gulf show their culture is through their clothing. 00:14.320 --> 00:18.960 Let's explore how clothing changes in different regions of parts of the Gulf and what makes 00:18.960 --> 00:20.280 it special. 00:20.280 --> 00:25.760 First, let's visit the naged region in the interior of the Gulf. 00:25.760 --> 00:30.360 It's super hot here, so people wear clothes that help them stay cool. 00:30.360 --> 00:37.680 Men wear a thob, which is like a long robe, and sometimes a bish, a cloak for cooler months. 00:37.680 --> 00:45.040 They also wear a gutra, headscarf, and an agle, black cord, to complete their look. 00:45.040 --> 00:48.600 Women wear simple, elegant abias that show modesty. 00:48.600 --> 00:53.400 Next we travel south to the mountainous areas such as Dofar in Oman, where the mountains 00:53.400 --> 00:56.440 are high and the clothes are colorful. 00:56.440 --> 01:01.200 Women's clothing here is full of bright embroidery, perfect for celebrations like the traditional 01:01.200 --> 01:03.480 cultural festivals. 01:03.480 --> 01:08.480 Men's clothes are heavier to keep warm and look amazing during dances and performances. 01:08.480 --> 01:13.160 Now let's head to the western coastal areas and historic ports in the Gulf, where history 01:13.160 --> 01:15.240 meets trade. 01:15.240 --> 01:21.320 Men often wear white or striped thobes, and women wear black abias with beautiful embroidery. 01:21.320 --> 01:26.400 For religious festivals like Hodge and other Islamic gatherings, men wear a special white 01:26.400 --> 01:30.240 outfit called Ahram, to show equality and purity. 01:30.240 --> 01:35.760 Finally, let's cool off in the eastern coastal areas of the Gulf by the sea. 01:35.760 --> 01:40.560 Because it's so humid here, people wear clothes made of light fabrics like cotton and linen 01:40.560 --> 01:42.320 to stay comfortable. 01:42.320 --> 01:47.240 Even women's abias are made to feel airy and cool in this hot coastal region. 01:47.800 --> 01:52.520 Wow, we've learned so much about the tapestry of Gulf cultures. 01:52.520 --> 01:54.560 Clothing isn't just about what we wear. 01:54.560 --> 01:57.200 It tells a story about where we live and who we are.