Traditional Sport - Yemen

What is the age of half of the population of Al Hadida?

• Above 50

• Above 30

• Below 40

• Below 15

Who is rumoured to have started this sport?

• An African fisherman

• A Bedouin trader

• A local zookeeper

• The local mayor

How old was Zaid Omer when he first started taking part in camel jumping?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What is the maximum prize money?

• 3, 000 Yemeni rial

• 30, 000 Yemeni rial

• 3, 000 Euro

• 30, 000 Euro

What is a jambeya?

• a local animal

• a curved knife

• a musical instrument

• a means of communication

Where was jambeya dancing first performed?

• During the war

• During weddings and special occasions

• At funerals

• In schools

Who also adopted jambeya dancing as part of their training programme?

• The International Olympic Committee

• Local football clubs

• Yemeni Premier League football clubs

• African dance troops

Who decides the final result?

• Spectators

• Opponents

• Judges

• Umpires

Is pushing other competitors allowed in water carrying events?

• No

• Yes but not always

• Yes, always

• Yes but when land is dry

How are water carrying events organised?

• Individually

• Between two teams from different villages

• Between four teams from different villages

• Open to any number of competitors