Jasmine has a unique significance in the social structure of Jazan, not merely because of its enchanting fragrance, but also because of the prime place it occupies in various activities.
Young women in the region traditionally wear the flower or flower buds in the form of garlands.
Jasmine also occupies a prominent place as an item of decoration on social occasions such as bridal reception and birth celebrations. Guests are welcomed with these flowers. Florists arrange the flower and its buds in different forms and garlands.
The plant is cultivated commercially in the province, but women also grow a few plants in their houses or gardens to keep their homes filled with the fragrance.
The largest variety of the flower in Jazan is known as Azzan jasmine. Its buds are long and mostly grown in mountainous areas and are light yellow in color.
Another popular variety is intensely white and garlands are made of its buds. Some men wear the white ones on their heads. There are some varieties that spread strong scent around during the night.
The plant can be erect, spreading or climbing shrubs and vines. The flowers appear in bunches. The flower buds meant for distant markets can be preserved in ice for days.
It is abundantly available in summer while its price shoots up in winter when the flowers are few.
Jasmine has a unique place in Jazan
Jasmine has a unique place in Jazan
Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’
DUBAI: Iraqi director Hasan Hadi this week received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film for his debut, “The President’s Cake.”
Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows Lamia, a young girl tasked with preparing a birthday cake for the country’s leader — a mandatory assignment that places her under intense pressure. As she races to gather the ingredients, the stakes grow higher, with the threat of serious consequences if she fails.
Hadi’s film is shortlisted in the category alongside Eva Victor for “Sorry, Baby,” Alex Russell for “Lurker,” Charlie Polinger for “The Plague,” and Harry Lighton for “Pillion.”
Also in the running for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film are Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein,” Chloe Zhao for “Hamnet,” Ryan Coogler for “Sinners,”Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme,” and Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another.”
“The President’s Cake” has also been shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.
