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.



Sydney to Host Marvels of Saudi Orchestra

The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)
The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)
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Sydney to Host Marvels of Saudi Orchestra

The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)
The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)

The Saudi Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12.

Under the patronage of Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the concert will feature the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir performing works highlighting Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage.

The Australian Metropolitan Orchestra will also participate, and a joint Saudi-Australian performance is planned.

The Sydney event marks the seventh stop of the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra's global tour, which has already garnered international acclaim after performances in Paris, Mexico City, New York, London, Tokyo, and Riyadh.