The UAE concluded its participation in the Okaz Souk Festival, which took place throughout August in its historic location in the Saudi city of Taif. The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and the UAE diplomatic mission in the Kingdom supervised the organization and implementation of the activities and activities of the pavilion, which attracted more than 700 thousand visitors.
The pavilion reviewed the different types of culture and national heritage of the UAE, including heritage art and handicrafts and gastronomy. The artistic events were carried out by 11 associations and art groups, with a total of more than 220 performances during the month of August.
For her part, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi said that participation in the Okaz market is an affirmation of the values of common culture between the UAE and the Kingdom.
She added: “We are looking forward to our next participation in the Okaz Souk Festival, based on our keenness to share our heritage and the traditions of our society, within the framework of the mission of the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development to promote the UAE's heritage and values internally and externally, and to consolidate the country's position on the cultural map. Global.
The UAE pavilion at the Okaz Souk reflected the architectural heritage of historic Emirati architecture. He presented his visitors with cultural and interactive activities that embodied the authenticity of the UAE's tangible and intangible heritage, which is listed on the UNESCO list of human heritage.
The pavilion hosted the Heritage Village, including the Emirati Council, which hosted a number of face-to-face sessions that reflected deep-rooted generational values. The Council also embodied the luster and hospitality of Arab hospitality through Emirati gastronomy.Atayeb of Arab cuisine was presented to the guests of the Council, as well as Arabic coffee, which was included on the UNESCO list of scientific heritage as one of the most prominent forms of intangible Gulf Arab heritage, for its importance in expressing the authenticity and generosity of Arab hospitality.
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