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Al-Baha Heritage Festival Concludes with Record Attendance

The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA
The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA
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Al-Baha Heritage Festival Concludes with Record Attendance

The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA
The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad. - SPA

The heritage house festival, a highlight of Al-Baha summer festival, concluded after a successful 20-day run. The event drew a crowd of over 3,000 attendees from both Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Visitors got immersed in the region's rich heritage through a diverse range of activities, including traditional folklore performances, culinary demonstrations, and handcrafted goods, SPA reported.

Workshops on Arabic calligraphy, plastic arts, and poetry were also popular among attendees.
The festival featured a captivating mix of entertainment, with a poetry evening, theatrical performances, and live music adding to the festive atmosphere.

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA

King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled "Saudi Coffee" by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, as part of the library's academic publishing program.

Through eight chapters and vibrant color photos, the book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom.

The book also delves into coffee's strong ties to Saudi culture as evidenced in ancient inscriptions, historical texts, trade routes, markets, and its associated tools and meanings.
The publication further investigates Saudi coffee's cultural aspects, such as its impact on urban planning, specifically its influence on house design and dedicated coffee rooms. It also covers preparation methods, its depiction in literature, and industry investments.