Gulf Bank hails success of 28th Memorial Journey for Pearl Diving

Gulf Bank successfully concluded its platinum sponsorship of the 28^th Memorial Journey for Pearl Diving, The journey, which lasted between 28 July – 4 August, is organized each year by the Committee of the Marine Heritage of the Kuwait Sea Sport Club, under the Patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The closing ceremony known as ‘Youm Al-Quffal’, the traditional Kuwaiti term used to welcome home sailors from long voyages, was held on Thursday, 4 August. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Salman Al-Homoud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, who was representing HH the Amir, along with local dignitaries, ministry representatives, Gulf Bank senior management representatives and friends, families and relatives of the young sailors. 

The delegation welcomed back and honoured the young Kuwaiti divers and the captains of the dhows, who were upholding the traditional legacy of Kuwait and helping to perpetuate the memory of the long and dangerous journeys Kuwait sailors took to find pearls each year. The sound of traditional Kuwaiti tunes played by a local folkloric group enchanted the crowds as the divers showcased the pearls and shells they had collected during their trip.  

The Pearl Diving Memorial Journey is one of the initiatives that Gulf bank sponsors on an annual basis.  The sponsorship forms a key part of Gulf Bank’s long-term commitment to preserving the heritage and continuing the traditions of Kuwait’s unique past. Recreating a journey each year helps to remind young Kuwaiti generations of the difficulties and challenges faced by their forefathers in earning their living, along with a message urging these generations to uphold the traditions and values their ancestors developed during that time.  

Gulf Bank continues to maintain and strengthen its position as an integral part of the Kuwaiti society. The Bank supports and emphasizes the true Kuwaiti identity and the importance of the Kuwaiti traditions and customs, through sponsoring different of social activities and events, for more details about Gulf Bank initiatives, please visit the bank’s website www.e-gulfbank.com.