Panathinaikos is preparing for his presence in a second consecutive Final Four and 13th in totalas it is in Abu Dhabito claim the eighth trophy Euroleague in his story.
As with the missions of the rest of the groups, so did the “green”, it was … a ritual reception. Team members Mubarak al atiba were on alert to carry out the Al-ayyalaa traditional cultural representation of United Arab Emirates.
This is a ceremony originally used to welcome the warrior who returned from battle, but today the Al-ayyala It is often executed to welcome honorary visitors such as groups coming to Abu Dhabi to compete for her crown Euroleague.
The ceremony consists of approximately 20 men in two rows opposite, holding minutes sticks from bamboo representing spears or swords. Among them there are musicians who hit drumswhile men chant melodic greetings.
In fact, part of the ritual was and some hawkswho caught the attention of his players Panathinaicwith many taking them impressed.
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