Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Brazilian Culture Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
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Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Brazilian Culture Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Cooperation

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi. SPA

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met on Saturday with Brazil’s Culture Minister, Margareth Menezes, in the Indian city of Varanasi.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the G20 Cultural Ministers' meeting in Varanasi.

Al-Touq congratulated the Brazilian Culture Minister for her country's assumption of the G20 Presidency 2024, underlying the importance of upholding the cultural agenda within the G20 to highlight the global creative cultural landsacpe and foster the exchange of expertise and information among member states.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to implement the memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries signed in 2019.

They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen collaboration across diverse cultural domains.



Music Commission to Host ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Concert in Riyadh

Music Commission to Host ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Concert in Riyadh
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Music Commission to Host ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Concert in Riyadh

Music Commission to Host ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Concert in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Music Commission will host the "Marvels of Saudi Orchestra" concert in Riyadh for the first time on January 16.

The three-day event is being held under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Saudi Music Commission Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and is part of efforts to promote Saudi music locally.

This concert marks the sixth stop on the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir's global tour. The orchestra and choir have successfully held concerts in Paris, Mexico, New York, London and wrapped up their 2024 tour in Tokyo.

The Marvels of Saudi Orchestra concert is poised to be a remarkable event, making its mark on the landscape of art and culture. It promises a captivating musical experience that guides the audience through the rich history of Saudi heritage and timeless melodies, showcasing the Kingdom's diverse cultural legacy and artistic depth.