Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, confirmed that the National Festival for Tolerance and Human Brotherhood, organized by the ministry under the slogan «on the approach of Zayed», was able to reach global in terms of the lofty message he carries, in addition to his national message, in terms of work and ideas Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late founding father, may God rest his soul.

He pointed out that the festival's activities witnessed the participation of more than 226 government and private bodies, 25 embassies, and more than 150 nationalities residing in the country, which confirms that the slogan: «Ministry of Tolerance is the Ministry of all working with all for the benefit of all» has been achieved realistically during the festival He added that «everyone participated and everyone interacted, the message reached all groups, because tolerance in the UAE does not exclude anyone, and our experience of tolerance and cohesion of our society will continue to inspire all the peoples of the world».

Life approach

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said during the ceremony, which was held on the evening of yesterday, at the end of the second edition of the festival, organized by the Ministry of Tolerance under the slogan «on the approach of Zayed», Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi, The culture of tolerance in the hearts of all, to become a way of life of all segments of the UAE society, so as to set the example for the whole world, and to be followed by everyone.

He continued: «If the second round of the festival almost reach its final stop, after we are all overwhelmed by the values ​​of tolerance, coexistence and harmony, then we gathered in its concerts, programs, initiatives and forums, in all categories and nationalities, in the approach of Zayed, we respect everyone, in a cohesive society based on coexistence and harmony together, All this has made the festival a symbol of the UAE society in its cohesion and acceptance for all, in accordance with the inherent values ​​that are raised by generation after generation, and continued the Minister of Tolerance: «If the events are nearing the conclusion; the activities and programs of the Ministry of Tolerance continue with you everywhere in the country throughout the year , Through MBA Creative visions in all fields ».

Appreciation

The Minister of Tolerance praised all the participating institutions, artists, musicians, folklore and heritage groups, embassies and the Ministry of Education, who all presented in their respective fields, which promotes a culture of tolerance and acquaintance, and enriches dialogue between all.

He expressed his appreciation to the artists, volunteers and creators who have had a wonderful impact at the festival, both through the free studio and children's workshops, and the expression of tolerance and entertainment programs for children, interactive activities, creative workshops, theater paragraphs, music, in addition to their performances on the Grand Theater in Umm Al Emarat Park. , Amid a high turnout from various groups of society, families and communities living on the state land.

For their part, participating artists expressed their appreciation for the UAE's interest in establishing noble human values ​​such as tolerance, and their happiness to come to the festival, and to inspire this spirit in their paintings they gave to the Ministry of Tolerance.

The artist, Jesino Jackson, said that her participation in the festival is a source of happiness for her because it provided her with a wonderful environment that enabled her to draw dozens of wonderful stories, about tolerance and human brotherhood from the public and the participants alike, considering that it represents an ideal case for the artist. While the artist, Mamta Shah, that her presence, among more than 25 artists representing the continents of the world, a source of pride for them, because they wanted to make an artistic imprint on tolerance, and allowed each of his feathers and colors to flow to advance the story of tolerance as he sees it, and dreamed of it. Forms and themes, but tolerance was the hero of all colors and different ideas. Participation in the fine arts activities was not limited to professionals, as the children had a prominent presence, through their participation in a parallel ceremony, which provides a vision of innocence of tolerance, and was characterized by spontaneity, simplicity and beauty.

9 days

At the closing ceremony, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, in the presence of the Director General of the Office of the Minister of Tolerance, Afra Al Sabri, and a number of ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries and senior officials, honored the festival's partners who worked together to make the event a success.

The ceremony was attended by a number of Emirati, Arab and foreign artists who participated in the festival. The ceremony included a screening of a film produced to document all entries, initiatives and activities, and screened several paragraphs representing the best of the nine days of the festival.

150

Nationality participated in the festival activities.