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Saudi Arabia: Abdullah Althubiani
A poem to capture the spirit of every nation at the 2012 Games. The sights and smells of Saudi Arabia are captured in Arabian Nights by Nimah Nawwab, read by Abdullah Althubiani.
The sights and smells of Saudi Arabia are captured in Arabian Nights by Nimah Nawwab. 'The call of the hudud' refers to a colourful bird, the Hoopoe, found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers.The poem is read by Abdullah Althubiani who is studying for a PHD in Microbiology in Edinburgh.
Poetry 2012 - The Written World, creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.
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Wed 18 Apr 2012
05:28
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