As we enter the third week of September, we start to see the signs of autumn around us. The initial chaos of the month is settling, routines are slowly forming, and all these cozy details bring calm to our hearts as we reflect deeply on them.
In this edition, we explore:
- Our children as ambassadors of their culture.
- Simple activities to reconnect with our roots.
- The upcoming excitement for Saudi National Day.
General Thoughts
We often speak about roots and the Arab identity that belongs to us as much as we belong to it. Everything starts in childhood—from our grandmothers’ stories to the folk songs we’ve memorized by heart or stumbled upon and felt a connection to. Now, we pass these on to our children, teaching them to cherish their culture, no matter how simple, obscure, or seemingly odd it may appear to outsiders.
This pride is what fuels their interaction with the world, providing them with the confidence to be ambassadors of their culture, proudly representing and defending it with strength and belief.
How Do We Do This? A Practical To-Do List…
We’ve gathered about twenty simple activities to help children explore their roots and strengthen their cultural identity—you can download them from here. Among these activities is celebrating national occasions, which brings us to:
Saudi National Day is Just Around the Corner
Our hearts are bursting with joy at Akwan… We've launched Our Culture Stickers to express everything Saudi within and around us. You can order them here.
Also, enjoy a special discount with the code KSA15… Use it with joy!
Picks from Our Educators at Akwan
This week in Akwan Educators, we are recommending resources about Arab roots for children:
- Naima shares a series of stories about Muslim scientists and cultural songs on YouTube.
- Farah introduces publishers that focus on Arab cultures.
- Sarah recommends books on Saudi cultural and traditional heritage.
Here’s what we have for you this week. If you liked this newsletter, share it with a friend who might be interested, and let us know your thoughts and suggestions for our upcoming editions at marketing@akwan.me…
Stay well!
