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Welcome
Our mission: Is to build a bridge between Yemeni and American
cultures through facilitating the integration of the new Yemeni
generation and promoting inter-cultural dialogue focusing on enhancing
mutual respect and understanding. Our vision : Is to
correct the negative stereotype of Arabs which portrays them as
uncivilized and rejected. We envision a society that is tolerant;
accepts differences without judgment and embraces the new generations
of Yemeni-American citizens and facilitates their access to a rightful
start in the USA. We want the Yemeni -American citizen to be a role
model for others to follow. Our values: Our organization
will increasingly do the work required to reach our goals for a civil,
compassionate, and well-functioning Society. We believe that the
ability to consistently deliver these results depends more on the
quality, dedication, and compassion of our people than on any other
single variable. info@yemeniamericanculture.org Utica-NY Phone:+1(315)292-1242 http://www.y-a-c-o.org |
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 Culture
Yemen is a culturally rich country with influence from many civilizations, such as the early civilization of Sheba.
[edit] Qat
Qat, also known as Khat (Catha edulis)
is a large, slow growing, evergreen shrub, reaching a height of between
1 and 6 meters, in equatorial regions it may reach a height of 10
meters.[30]
This plant is widely cultivated in Yemen and is generally used for
chewing. When Khat juice is swallowed, its leaf juice has a
caffeine-like effect. It is deeply rooted in Yemeni culture, which it
has exported to its neighbours across the Gulf of Aden, Somalia, Djibouti and, to a lesser degree, Eritrea (where it is mainly consumed by ethnic Arabs of Yemeni and Rashaida origins). Khat is chewed by men and women.
[edit] Cinema
The Yemeni film industry is in its early stages, there being only two Yemeni films as of 2008. Released in 2005, A New Day in Old Sana'a deals with a young man struggling between whether to go ahead with a traditional marriage or go with the woman he loves.
In August 2008, Yemen’s Interior Minister Mutahar al-Masri supported
the launch of a new feature film to educate the public about the
consequences of Islamist extremism. "The Losing Bet" was produced by
Fadl al-Olfi. The plot follows two Yemeni jihadis, who return from
years living abroad. They are sent home by an Al Qaeda mastermind to
recruit new members and carry out deadly operations in Yemen.[31]
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Where is Yemen?
Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Region: Middle East Coordinates: 15° North, 48° East
What is the Yemen weather like?
Mostly desert; hot and humid along west coast; temperate in western mountains affected by seasonal monsoon; extraordinarily hot, dry, harsh desert in east.
Traveling to Yemen
Traveling by air
There are 50 airports in Yemen, 17 of which are paved.
Traveling by car
There are 71,300 Km of highways in Yemen.
Traveling by water
The most important ports and harbours are in Aden, Hudaydah, Mukalla.
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