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Historic Jeddah Hosts Global Jazz Performances

The event takes place from January 25 to 27 under the supervision of the Historic Jeddah Program
The event takes place from January 25 to 27 under the supervision of the Historic Jeddah Program
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Historic Jeddah Hosts Global Jazz Performances

The event takes place from January 25 to 27 under the supervision of the Historic Jeddah Program
The event takes place from January 25 to 27 under the supervision of the Historic Jeddah Program

The Historic Jeddah District is currently hosting the 'Jazz' program as part of the annual 'Balad Al-Fan' initiative.

Taking place from January 25 to 27 under the supervision of the Historic Jeddah Program, the event aims to revive classical music.

The Jazz evenings in Jeddah offer a unique cultural experience, featuring musical performances that blend traditional and contemporary art forms.

Through such cultural events, including Jazz performances, Balad Al-Fan enriches the Kingdom's cultural scene and attracts visitors to the historic Jeddah district. By presenting various art forms and initiatives, these events support the arts, foster creativity in Saudi Arabia, and enhance the overall visitor experience.

Jazz performances exemplify the blending of cultures and seamless musical transition between different scales. These performances are showcased by the inclusion of the renowned Hijazi maqam (melody) in specially curated musical pieces for the concert.

The jazz performances in Jeddah integrate diverse cultures and musical styles, including French, Spanish, Latin, American, English and Oriental. These crafted musical pieces reflect the cultural diversity and universal nature of music, showcasing its ability to transcend geographical boundaries and foster cultural integration.

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Egypt Recovers 3 Ancient Artifacts Found in the Netherlands

This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
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Egypt Recovers 3 Ancient Artifacts Found in the Netherlands

This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
This picture shows a partial view of Cairo on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Egypt recovered three ancient artifacts that were smuggled out of the country and found in the Netherlands, where two of the items were for sale in an antiques shop, Egyptian officials said Tuesday.
The items retrieved include a mummified head from the Hellenistic period, a ceramic funerary figurine dating to Egypt’s New Kingdom era (664-332 B.C.), and part of a wooden tomb bearing an inscription of the goddess Isis from 663-504 B.C., the Egyptian embassy in The Hague said in a statement. The head was found in good condition, showing remnants of teeth and hair, The Associated Press reported.
Dutch police and the cultural heritage inspection unit retrieved the figurines and parts of the tomb after determining that they were smuggled out of Egypt. A Dutch individual handed over the mummified head, which he had inherited from a family member, to local authorities.
The three artifacts are believed to have been stolen and smuggled after they were discovered through illegal excavation, according to Egyptian authorities. No details were provided about when those items were believed to have been unearthed and smuggled.
Repatriation from the Netherlands is part of Egypt’s wider push to stop trafficking of stolen antiquities. More than 30,000 artifacts have been recovered since 2014.
Last year, an ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was returned to Egypt after US authorities determined it was smuggled years ago.