Ayesha Al Mansoori

Premier Female Falconer, United Arab Emirates

Ayesha Al Mansoori is the UAE’s premier female falconer and a trailblazer in this historically male-dominated pastime. Having learned the techniques, traditions, and values of falconry from her father, she began offering women’s lessons at the Abu Dhabi Falconer’s club in 2017 and now trains numerous female students.

Living Heritage: Passing on Traditions, Exploring the UAE’s Cultural Traditions at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

On Friday June 24, AGSIW, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC hosted a discussion featuring three culture bearers from the UAE.