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Camel Racing Makes a Comeback
(Ha'aretz) Tsahar Rotem - About 4,000 Jewish and Bedouin spectators sat together in circles - just like in old times - a cup of coffee in hand, an ancient narghile at their side, and the incessant sound of beating darbukas. At the entrance to the event, booths offered bourekas, grilled meat on skewers, soft drinks - and massages. The local sheikhs were entranced when a Jewish girl performed a spontaneous and spirited belly dance, adding flavor to the high spirits. Nine camels participated in two races on the 4.5 km track, organized by the El-Azzam, El-Assam, and Abu-Rabiyeh tribes.