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Saudi Heritage Commission Enriches Visitor's Experience at BIBF

The Kingdom is the guest of honor at the exhibition. SPA
The Kingdom is the guest of honor at the exhibition. SPA
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Saudi Heritage Commission Enriches Visitor's Experience at BIBF

The Kingdom is the guest of honor at the exhibition. SPA
The Kingdom is the guest of honor at the exhibition. SPA

The Saudi Heritage Commission is seeking to provide visitors to the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) with a platform to expand their knowledge about the Kingdom's heritage, diverse culture and historical landmarks.

The fair started Wednesday and continues until June 23.

The Kingdom is the guest of honor at the exhibition, providing visitors with a distinct heritage experience through its special pavilion.

The Commission's participation includes displaying unique archaeological reproductions that reflect the Kingdom's cultural and historical depth over thousands of years.

Additionally, the Commission showcases several Saudi handicrafts, such as Arabic calligraphy, prayer bead making, and Sadu weaving. Saudi artisans will provide live demonstrations of their handicrafts. The exhibition will also feature display screens presenting the Kingdom's rich and diverse heritage.

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Al-Ahsa Becomes Deputy Head at UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Crafts, Folk Arts

Al-Ahsa stands out for the unique creative assets it possesses and its cultural heritage and deep history in the field of handicrafts and folk arts. SPA
Al-Ahsa stands out for the unique creative assets it possesses and its cultural heritage and deep history in the field of handicrafts and folk arts. SPA
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Al-Ahsa Becomes Deputy Head at UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Crafts, Folk Arts

Al-Ahsa stands out for the unique creative assets it possesses and its cultural heritage and deep history in the field of handicrafts and folk arts. SPA
Al-Ahsa stands out for the unique creative assets it possesses and its cultural heritage and deep history in the field of handicrafts and folk arts. SPA

Represented by Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shabith, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa won the position of deputy head of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in crafts and folk arts, a field that currently encompasses 66 cities from around the world.

This feat comes after Al-Ahsa became a member of the network in the creative field, following an initiative by Al-Ahsa Municipality in 2015.

This success is supported by national entities, represented by the municipality; Al-Ahsa Governorate; the Culinary Arts Commission; the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science; the Heritage Commission; and the Royal Institute for Traditional Arts.

Al-Ahsa stands out for the unique creative assets it possesses and its cultural heritage and deep history in the field of handicrafts and folk arts.

Al-Ahsa has worked on developing the general objectives of integrating and highlighting the connection between education and cultural and creative activities to enhance the sustainability of handicrafts and folk arts.

Over the past years, Al-Ahsa has shared expertise in preserving handicrafts and folk arts with creative cities worldwide through numerous international meetings and conferences in South Korea, Poland, France, the United States, Australia, and Brazil.

Al-Ahsa became the first Gulf city and the third in the Arab world to join the network in the creative field. It has achieved close cooperation in development programs among creative cities, with a focus on sustainable development and heritage preservation.