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lthough you can see
Bedouin on the out-
skirts of Jerusalem, to
really explore this culture you
need to journey south, to the
Negev desert.
A few miles from Beershe-
ba is Kibbutz Lahav, site of
an unexpected delight — the
Joe Alon Regional and Folk-
lore Center. It is named for
Colonel Joseph Alon, a veter-
an pilot who was interested in
Bedouin culture; Alon was
killed by terrorists while serv-
ing as Israel's air attache in
Washington, D.C. Among the
Center's enterprises is the
fascinating Museum of Be-
douin Culture, a one-of-a-kind
building. A museum official
said that it is not uncommon
for relatives of Negev Be-
douin, from Jordan, Egypt
and Kuwait, to visit the
center.
The museum consists of
life-size and scale models,
photographs, and a slide
show depicting aspects of
Bedouin life, some of which
have already vanished — vic-
tims of modernization. Both
the tribes of the Negev and
the Sinai deserts are explored.
Though Moslem, Bedouin liv-
ing within Israel's borders are
loyal to their country. They
serve with distinction as
trackers in the Israeli army.
Upon entering, you see a
representation of a traditional
Bedouin dwelling — a tent,
woven of sheep and goat hair.
Men's and women's areas are
clearly demarcated. The
model shows the woman tend-
ing to her household tasks
and the man preparing the
traditional coffee with which
he welcomes guests.
The theme of Bedouin hos-
pitality is a recurring one.
The guest is important be-
cause he brings with him
news from distant places. The
men gather in the main guest
tent, called the shigg, and
listen to the visitor's stories.
A special meal is prepared in
his honor. Rather than leav-
ing in the morning, the guest
is likely to be invited for an
extended stay.
A traditional source of live-
lihood is the raising of sheep,
goats, and camels. The Be-
douin lifestyle is connected
with wandering, a search for
pasturage and water for his