Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival

Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival
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Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival

Saudi Theater Commission to Host 14th Gulf Theater Festival

Saudi Arabia’s Theater and Performing Arts Commission announced on Wednesday that it will host the 14th edition of the Gulf Theater Festival in Riyadh in September.

Held under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Commission Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the event will take place from September 10 to 17.

Hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time, the event will be a cultural and theatrical gathering of artists and creative talents from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The festival will feature several theatrical performances by artists from across the GCC, along with a wide range of cultural and artistic events.

The events will serve as a foundation for knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and intellectual dialogue to advance the theater scene in the GCC.

The festival will also include Gulf theatrical performances, seminars, and workshops.



'Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition' Opens at House of Culture in Ahad Rafidah

The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA
The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA
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'Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition' Opens at House of Culture in Ahad Rafidah

The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA
The exhibition features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. SPA

Under the patronage of Governor of 'Aseer Region and Chairman of its Development Authority Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, the 'Aseer Manuscripts Exhibition opened on Friday at the House of Culture in Ahad Rafidah Governorate.

The exhibition, held in partnership between the Regional Development Authority, the Libraries Commission, the 'Aseer History Center, and the King Abdulaziz Public Library, features numerous manuscripts and historical documents that highlight the region's history. It also includes historical coins that were used in 'Aseer at various times, as well as several old photographs, some of which are being displayed for the first time.

Lectures and panel discussions are being held on the sidelines of the exhibition, with the participation of experts covering various topics related to the culture, history, and heritage of the 'Aseer Region.

Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah bin Hamid delivered the first lecture, titled "Social Customs in 'Aseer," where he discussed some of the customs and traditions of daily life in the region in the past, highlighting their positive impact on community cohesion.

The exhibition also features a specialized workshop on the restoration of manuscripts and old documents.