SWANA (South West Asian/North African) SLAENT
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*This is my first thread, so go easy on me*
A place for all of the various groups of the Middle East and North Africa to gather, share their stories, culture, or just hang out. I'm looking forward to hearing from diaspora Jews/Israelis, Arabs, Kurds, Berbers, Iranians, Copts, Armenians, and anyone else with roots in the region. Obviously, Middle Eastern political discussions can get very heated (to say the least), but I want to avoid that here. Please respect the identity and heritage of all posters. We should focus on what we have in common, not the ways we are different.
Todah rabah (thank you),
ShimshonNehorai
A place for all of the various groups of the Middle East and North Africa to gather, share their stories, culture, or just hang out. I'm looking forward to hearing from diaspora Jews/Israelis, Arabs, Kurds, Berbers, Iranians, Copts, Armenians, and anyone else with roots in the region. Obviously, Middle Eastern political discussions can get very heated (to say the least), but I want to avoid that here. Please respect the identity and heritage of all posters. We should focus on what we have in common, not the ways we are different.
Todah rabah (thank you),
ShimshonNehorai
Me neither, but I guess we'll find out soon.
On a related note, if you look at the garb that Zoroastrians and Jewish priests (Kohanim) wore, they are virtually identical. The only difference is that the head priest for the Temple had a breastplate with multi-colored stones signifying each of the 12 tribes on them.
On a related note, if you look at the garb that Zoroastrians and Jewish priests (Kohanim) wore, they are virtually identical. The only difference is that the head priest for the Temple had a breastplate with multi-colored stones signifying each of the 12 tribes on them.
By ShimshonNaharai Go To PostMe neither, but I guess we'll find out soon.
On a related note, if you look at the garb that Zoroastrians and Jewish priests (Kohanim) wore, they are virtually identical. The only difference is that the head priest for the Temple had a breastplate with multi-colored stones signifying each of the 12 tribes on them.
There's plenty in common with Iranian and Jewish/Israeli culture in general. It sucks so many Zoroastrians, Jews and Armenian Christians had to flee Iran after the revolution, although it had happened before with the Zoroastrians leaving Persia after the Islamic invasion and immigrating mostly to India. These immigrants are known in India as Parsis (which literally means Persians) and they've contributed a great deal to India (most notably the Tata Group).
By tino Go To PostIs this a thing? Calling Middle East "SW Asia"?
Is it just greater middle east?
I can only speak for myself, my family, and my own circle of friends, but there are some who consider "Middle East" a Eurocentric term. I agree with this view, so I call it SWANA.
By Mister0079 Go To PostThere's plenty in common with Iranian and Jewish/Israeli culture in general. It sucks so many Zoroastrians, Jews and Armenian Christians had to flee Iran after the revolution, although it had happened before with the Zoroastrians leaving Persia after the Islamic invasion and immigrating mostly to India. These immigrants are known in India as Parsis (which literally means Persians) and they've contributed a great deal to India (most notably the Tata Group).
Yup, and relations between Persia and Israel were traditionally positive. If I remember correctly, it was a Persian king who restored our people (those who were carried off into slavery in Babylon) back to Israel.
By ShimshonNaharai Go To PostI can only speak for myself, my family, and my own circle of friends, but there are some who consider "Middle East" a Eurocentric term. I agree with this view, so I call it SWANA.
You are aware "Aisa" is an European geography term right? Nobody in Asia ever called this piece of land in 1 geographical word in their own langauge until it was introduced by the Europeans.
By tino Go To PostYou are aware "Aisa" is an European geography term right? Nobody in Asia ever called this piece of land in 1 geographical word in their own langauge until it was introduced by the Europeans.
I was aware of it, yes.
But it sure beats "Middle East", in my opinion.
By ShimshonNaharai Go To PostThis thread is really slow.I wish I could contribute but I'm not from the area. :(