Villagers in war-torn Yemen observe Eid tradition to deepen bonds, unity

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Villagers in war-torn Yemen observe Eid tradition to deepen bonds, unity

STORY: Villagers in war-torn Yemen observe Eid tradition to deepen bonds, unity DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:03 LOCATION: IBB, Yemen CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers walking on a street to a neighboring village for celebrating Eid al-Adha 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BADR ALI, Local villager 3. various of villagers performing a traditional dance during Eid al-Adha 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABRAHEEM AL-FAREH, Local villager 5. various of villagers celebrating Eid al-Adha 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABRAHEEM AL-FAREH, Local villager 7. various of villagers celebrating Eid al-Adha STORYLINE: The sound of drums and tambourines fills the air as local theatrical troupe members wearing outlandish masks walk along the roads between villages in the southern Yemeni province of Ibb. Villagers follow the troupe joyously as they were entertained by the uproarious antics and jests of the masked performers. This is the way how for centuries villagers in the Al-Maazbah District of Ibb have celebrated

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