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Bright red letterboxes, Airmail envelopes and serrated-edged stamps evoke such a sense of nostalgia. Though electronic communication has virtually (no pun intended) taken over snail mail, there is something about the bygone trend that seems to have stayed with us. Melissa Nazareth speaks to several Bahrainis and expatriates who have come forward to share their most precious memories of writing letters, coinciding with World Letter Writing Day on September 1. Some have rediscovered the simple joy of putting pen to paper, with unique personal practices and community initiatives, determined to keep the golden era of letter writing alive in the kingdom.
There are so many pop culture references to letter-writing, from romantic Hollywood films like PS I Love You (2007) to gripping Netflix TV shows like Letters From the Past (2025), and more. GulfWeekly curates a list of books, songs and movies that illustrate the pleasures of this golden yesteryear trend.
