RIYADH, 27 july: Several Saudi Arabia artists, photographers, artisans and musicians will be showcasing their work at the 38th Jerash Festival in Jordan which began on July 24 and ends Aug. 3.
The Ministry of Culture’s three agencies plan to have a variety of activities reflecting the artistic diversity of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will present groups from various Saudi Arabia regions on the festival’s main stage, showcasing traditional arts including Al-Hajini, Al-Dahha, Al-Samri, Al-Khamari, and Al-Rabash.
The Heritage Commission will host a special pavilion for the “Year of the Camel 2024,” a digital photo exhibition of prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, and display the Kingdom’s architectural heritage through virtual reality.
The pavilion will also display traditional crafts by Saudi Arabia artisans, including palm crafts, pottery, Asiri weaving, bead making, jewelry manufacture, and woodwork.
The Music Commission will have a pavilion at the international exhibition site and will introduce Saudi Arabia’s “Turooq” initiative. This is aimed at preserving the country’s traditional music.
The commission will also have a show titled “Turooq Meets the World” at the festival’s Sound and Light Theater, featuring a fusion of music from Saudi Arabia and other nations.
The Ministry of Culture’s participation is in line with the country’s National Cultural Strategy and Vision 2030.
