Stations from the history of the UAE narrated by works of art and traditional clothes

At the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Abu Dhabi 2019), the festivals and cultural and heritage management committee stand in Abu Dhabi witnessed the attraction of the exhibition through its innovative corners that showcases stations from the history of the UAE.

The Director of Events and Liaison Department, Abdullah Butti Al Qubaisi, said that the Committee, within its strategy to preserve and preserve the cultural and heritage of the UAE, and to transfer it to successive generations, is working to design initiatives, events and programs appropriate to various sectors of society, and contribute to the promotion of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi In particular, the state in general.

Al Qubaisi pointed out that the Committee, through its participation in the exhibition, provided visitors to the exhibition of citizens, residents and tourists, a variety of corners talk about the history of the UAE and its cultural heritage, through models and live works, educational art workshops and plastic paintings, and a photo gallery that includes the largest painting image displayed in the exhibition The late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God bless his fortune.

Al Qubaisi explained that these pillars are in the corner of traditional clothes, the corner of the Emirati dagger, the exhibition of the artist Abdul Qader Al-Saadi, and a workshop and exhibition of plastic artist Latifa Mohammed, in addition to several corners that talk about the festivals and events of the Committee, which is implemented throughout the year.

Emirati clothing

The UAE Traditional Garments Corner showcases a number of mannequins that depict influential and well-known figures in the history of the UAE with its traditional clothing, with the necessary explanation about the types and types of clothing and their features, which in turn reflect the social and economic level of their owners.

Hossam Mohammed Jabr, the supervisor of the corner, said that this review aims to introduce visitors and the people of the UAE in a way that reflects a certain social and economic image of the life of these tribes in the past, and the definition of the vocabulary and features of these clothes, and methods of manufacture and specifications, such as Basht and Vests and dress.

Dagger corner

The UAE Dagger Corner includes the initiative to revive heritage practices related to the Emirati dagger, which aims to cherish the values ​​associated with this heritage, and to publicize its history, and spread a culture of wearing it in the traditional way, and manufacture and care.

The supervisor of the corner Abdullah Thani Rashid Al Matrooshi said that the corner contains everything related to the UAE dagger, such as: parts of the dagger, belts, blades, and handles daggers, and the presentation of a number of Emirati daggers of all kinds, silver and gold and others, as well as visitors will be able to shoot with the dagger (Wearing dagger) as souvenirs, with full explanation about daggers for visitors.

Fine Artist Latifa Mohammed

The artist Latifa Mohammed is carrying out a number of fine art works through which she draws pictures of His Highness the Sheikhs, including a painting of the late Sheikh Zayed with the Emirati dagger, in addition to the establishment of an art workshop for visitors wishing to learn the steps of drawing portraiture, which depends on the formation in the techniques Color and light on an area of ​​180x200 meters.

Latifa Mohammed said that the works, which are being carried out at the Abu Dhabi Festivals and Cultural Programs Management Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, offer a varied mix of old and new photographs of Sheikhs wearing Emirati uniforms.

Latifa Mohammed noted that those wishing to participate in the art workshop can come directly to the committee stand in the exhibition, during the hours of the exhibition from 10 am to 10 pm, where they have the opportunity to learn the steps of drawing portraiture, which depends on the formation in the techniques of color and light , And watch the work live.

Abdul Qader Al Saadi is inspired by old photos

Abdul Qader Al-Saadi works to document the history of Al Nahyan leaders, through plastic works, inspired by old and modern images, vibrant paintings, inspiring new generations, and recognizing the achievements of their leaders, and what they suffered in order to preserve the homeland, and preserve its dignity, and reach what we are witnessing. Today of evolution, prosperity and well-being.

Al Saadi said that the corner displays the largest portrait of the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in addition to pictures of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince. Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Al-Saadi said that the corner contains a number of old photos that highlight an important stage of life in Abu Dhabi in the past, which is considered a heritage that must be taken care of and preserved, pointing out that he was keen during the implementation of the work to be realistic and identical to the vocabulary of old life in all its details and colors, through The colors corresponding to the old life of the period, both in terms of clothing and the rest of the vocabulary shown in the images, so that the images give a clear indication of that important era in the history of Abu Dhabi in the past.

- Sculptures and living works,

Educational art workshops,

And plastic plates.

- Initiatives and events

And programs to suit

Different groups of society.