Heritage Commission Organizes Artisan Workshops, Cultural Shows

The event features sound and light shows on the palace facade, which draw enthusiasts of all ages. - SPA
The event features sound and light shows on the palace facade, which draw enthusiasts of all ages. - SPA
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Heritage Commission Organizes Artisan Workshops, Cultural Shows

The event features sound and light shows on the palace facade, which draw enthusiasts of all ages. - SPA
The event features sound and light shows on the palace facade, which draw enthusiasts of all ages. - SPA

The Heritage Commission is organizing nine daily workshops at the historic Bin Raqoush Palace in Al-Baha, focusing on palm weaving, wax making, and carpentry.
The aim is to show Saudi Arabia's rich heritage crafts, utilizing the natural surroundings to reflect the nation's unique identity, SPA reported.
The event features sound and light shows on the palace facade, which draw enthusiasts of all ages.
The venue includes a traditional gathering chamber. On display are deer and camel products, 3D exhibits, cultural performances, and an exhibition of World Heritage Sites.
Through this week-long event, the commission seeks to promote understanding of the Kingdom's history and heritage and underscore the country's cultural significance and dedication to heritage conservation.
Bin Raqoush Palace, a historical gem and key tourist attraction, boasts a rich history dating back to 1249 AH. It comprises multiple houses with unique features, like a tribal gathering chamber, attached mosque, dormitories, a well, an inner courtyard, and annexes all around, forming a complete residential complex.



Jeddah Historic District's 'TeamLab Borderless' Museum Attracts Over 52,000 Visitors

The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA
The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA
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Jeddah Historic District's 'TeamLab Borderless' Museum Attracts Over 52,000 Visitors

The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA
The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe. - SPA

The "teamLab Borderless" museum, a collaboration between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Japanese art collective teamLab, has been a huge success, drawing 52,500 visitors in the first two months since opening on June 10, SPA reported.
The museum underlines the Ministry of Culture's dedication to preserving the Kingdom's heritage while embracing innovative forms of artistic and cultural expression from around the globe.
According to Director General of the Jeddah Historic District Program Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Issa, the interactive global "teamLab Borderless" museum in the heart of Jeddah's historical district is important.
Al-Issa stressed that with the support of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the museum helps strengthen the region's position as a global tourist destination, and offers a one-of-a-kind cultural and tourism experience to visitors.
The "teamLab Borderless" museum offers visitors the chance to experience over 80 interactive digital art installations in a 10,000-square-meter space.
Choosing the Jeddah Historic District for this innovative museum aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and Jeddah's strategic development drive to become a leading global cultural and tourism center.
According to the program, since the opening of the museum, tickets have completely sold out online until August 15. The museum's website has received 890,000 visits, and the Jeddah Instagram account for "teamLab Borderless" has rapidly grown to 20,900 followers; it has a total reach of 10.02 million.