Culture Ithra Winter Events Draw Over 57,000 Visitors in Less than a Month

"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA
"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA
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Culture Ithra Winter Events Draw Over 57,000 Visitors in Less than a Month

"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA
"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA

Since its launch, on December 16, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) "Ithra Winter" events have attracted over 57,000 visitors.
The diverse program, implemented at all Ithra facilities, features artistic and musical performances, workshops, interactive games, and craft exhibitions.
A highlight in the center's grand hall was a sports challenge program featuring advanced technologies.
The grand hall also houses interactive play equipment from Moment Factory studio, offering visitors four body-movement-controlled games using innovative tracking technology and collaborative multimedia platforms, SPA reported.
Ithra's gardens host artistic and handicraft workshops, guiding participants from concept to finished product.
At the Sustainability Studio, agriculture enthusiasts explored aquaponics, made plantable seed paper, and discovered the creative uses of clay.
Starting with January 2, the Energy Exhibition will host "Science Week", blending science with storytelling and humor.
"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés.
Performances and family zones, designed to appeal to all ages and cultural backgrounds, were also part of Ithra Winter.



Artisans House Boosts Jazan's Heritage Crafts

The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA
The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA
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Artisans House Boosts Jazan's Heritage Crafts

The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA
The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA

The Artisans House in Jazan Region has revitalized traditional handicrafts nearing obsolescence due to modern technological advancements, preserving the region's cultural wealth, SPA reported.

This endeavor aligns with the Heritage Commission's goal of developing the Saudi artisans' skills and showcasing the aesthetic qualities and inherent authenticity of Saudi handicrafts through training.
Thirty artisans are participating in a year-long program focusing on qa'aid making, taaqiyah weaving, and seashell crafts to reconnect with regional heritage. Under the guidance of specialized trainers, they learn traditional techniques and explore contemporary designs.
The program aims to bring back qa'aid making, a craft once vital for creating beds or chairs in old Jazan homes.

The Artisans House empowers local youth to learn traditional crafts, becoming a hub for education and training in the region's heritage crafts.
The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025, aiming to preserve the craft's identity and strengthen handicrafts as a vital part of Saudi identity and cultural heritage.