Mariners used special tools for diving: a dain - a durable cord that helps divers quickly surface after completing a dive, and a fata - a small device, installed on the face to prevent water from entering during immersion, which allows the diver to hold their breath longer. In addition, the technique of habbat was used - a manual method for catching shrimp directly on the seabed, requiring mastery and precision from the diver in their searches.
Interaction with the public allowed masters to bring the present closer to this ancient world, their eyes filled with wonder and admiration. Some paid attention to ancient tools crafted by hand, while others asked questions about details of which they previously knew nothing. When Yusuf spoke about prolonged immersions and the difficulties that sailors faced when battling strong currents and sharks, the attendees were amazed, as if they were experiencing this experience themselves.
Yusuf shared his impressions of the interaction: "My joy is indescribable when I see a new generation interacting with this heritage." He confidently directed the mariners, one of them cast a line at the professional level, another caught fish from the bags, Yusuf revealed the secrets of each step, creating a narrative that resembled a living historical film, filled with appliances and delighted viewers.
Yusuf ended his day with a deep smile, apparently returning momentarily to his youthful years when he embarked on long fishing expeditions. His participation in the Marine Festival of Dakhla was not just a performance, but a sending off for a new generation, reminding them that the sea was never simply water, but a whole life that created the history of humanity.
Under the motto "Experience is the best proof" the masters completed events living the performance, demonstrating to the public methods of using ancient fishing tools.
The sea was not only a source of livelihood, it was a school that taught us patience, endurance, and resourcefulness. Over the years, having survived the era of fishermen and divers, Yusuf held unique practical master classes, which the public attended with enthusiasm, revealing to them the secrets of fishing and traditional methods of immersion.
Underwater hunting was not just a profession, but an adventure, full of challenges and risks, in search of the pearl, which was one of the main sources of wealth. In this narrative, returns to the ancient times, when the sea was a source of life and a means of existence, stood a descendant of Yusuf Ahmed Ali, whose experience spans over 65 years, resuming memories of marine adventures at the Marine Festival of Dakhla, amid the noise of waves and the sunset of the sea, visitors were eager to discover the secrets of fishing and diving, forming an inseparable part of the local heritage.
Yusuf's participation was not just a story of the past, it was a present journey into marine history, where he combined historical narrative with practical skills, allowing the audience to experience moments similar to those that ancient mariners experienced.
