«Bsta Sharjah» .. Music and heritage and cultural workshops

The heart of Sharjah will be launching the Basta Festival in Al-Shinaseya Market on March 9th, and will include a number of artistic, cultural and entertainment activities such as live music shows, handicraft workshops, In a modern fashion, during weekends (Friday and Saturday) throughout the festival.

The festival offers visitors, each Friday and Saturday, the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops specialized in traditional Emirati handicrafts, such as the burqa and talai industry, as well as the workshops for the manufacture of toys for children, as well as the art of henna engraving, Of raw materials such as skin.

"The festival embodies the objectives of the Sharjah Heart Project in promoting cultural and leisure tourism by designing events that offer an exceptional experience in introducing the heritage, traditions and customs of our UAE community," said Khaled Diamas, Project Manager, Heart of Sharjah. The historic market, one of the most traditional and vibrant markets in the region, is an ideal place for this festival, because of its integrated design, which allows you to explore the cultural and heritage features of life in Sharjah through the ages. "

"We have set aside weekends for events that are suitable for all family members and allow them to spend useful and enjoyable times every Friday and Saturday. Kids can participate in a range of recreational activities and workshops that allow them to experience traditional handicrafts. Parents can enjoy With popular Emirati cuisine, and shopping in kiosks scattered across the market to buy different goods and products ».

Events for children

The festival provides small children with a pet park, where they can feed rabbits and duck birds. The festival also provides amateur photographers with the opportunity to learn the secrets of photography and to take special pictures at special sessions held throughout the festival.

Activities include reading sessions where participants listen to folk and traditional stories and stories, and special workshops, including the art of painting on the face, the preparation of the candy of the girls, and the methods of preparing the fowshar.

Khaled Dimas:

• "Al-Shanaseya market is an ideal destination for the revival of popular heritage and traditions".