In a special visit organized by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cultural Office to the Union Museum, the two-week Summer Young Painters Camp at the Dubai Ladies Club concluded its activities aimed at gifted children and provided creative activities and creative sessions focusing on planting Values and education through art, and aimed to spread the positive and enhance self-confidence and principles of social responsibility, emphasizing the role of educational and cultural art of children.
The visit comes within the framework of the program, which represents an integrated educational experience that opens children's minds to the magic of history and beyond, and lessons learned. The visit included a guided tour of the museum's sections and two creative workshops.
The young artists enjoyed the orientation tour led by Emirati supervisor Mira Bastaki. They also conducted inspirational dialogues in which they raised questions and queries and learned valuable information about the artistic and cultural content of the museum, which is a gateway to the documented history of the founding fathers and their blessed journey. With all the contents of the documents and pictures and holdings heritage embodies that bright stage in the history of the bright state.
The most beautiful souvenirs
The creative experience has been complemented by the "Let us create the most beautiful souvenirs" and "Emirati passport" led by the UAE's artistic supervisor Afra Al Balushi. The children created passports and learned about the ancient flags of all seven emirates. They also created three dimensional commemorative cards, The Union Museum building, and the Al-Ittihad (Al Ghaf), which was held under the Union Agreement in the area of Sayh Sidra, in order to highlight the importance of the historic and national place of Emiratis.
Cultural heritage
The Director of the cultural office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Al Maha Al Bastaki, said that organizing the visit of the "Young Painters" to the Union Museum is the culmination of the festival's days, which is full of events. It is an important destination that reflects the cultural and civilizational heritage. As a source of pride and pride, the octagonal role of museums and its great mission in the development of civilization and the promotion of the tastes of peoples. Al-Bastaki added: "We wanted the children's experience to be completed by visiting the place that represents the original values and principles that the people of the UAE and its residents will continue to be inspired by for many generations."
Empower children
Al-Bastaki said: "Through the camp, we made sure to underscore the message of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Emirates Council for Gender Equality, To educate children about the values and meanings of high-end humanity through art ». Al-Bastaki expressed her happiness with the positive reactions she received directly from the mothers and fathers of the children participating in the camp, and through the questionnaire method adopted by the Cultural Bureau in taking the views to further improve the tools of the future experience, stressing the success of the camp in expanding children's understanding of values and principles And acquire new knowledge about the UAE through unique artistic and creative skills.
Broadcast values across art
The activities of the camp, in cooperation with the Seoul Art Center for Art, included a variety of innovative art workshops such as painting, storytelling, innovation sessions, etc., and various artistic forms including: ideal self-expression, celebration of excellence and how young children understand what they are As a way to discover their talents, as well as topics such as self-awareness, communication with the power of the Union, and many topics that contribute to the development of skills and recognition of points of excellence.
Promote and trust
The aim of the conference is to promote self-confidence, a good understanding of the nature of cooperation, harmony with the elements of nature, and the power of the word and its impact. The organization of the camp is part of the efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's cultural bureau, To develop and expand their artistic and cultural awareness by introducing them in new ways, enhancing their educational opportunities and contributing to the creation of a culturally educated generation.