Hayy Matsuri in Jeddah Celebrates Japanese Culture

A group of tourists look at chopsticks products at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on January 10, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
A group of tourists look at chopsticks products at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on January 10, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
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Hayy Matsuri in Jeddah Celebrates Japanese Culture

A group of tourists look at chopsticks products at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on January 10, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
A group of tourists look at chopsticks products at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on January 10, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

The second edition of the Japanese Hayy Matsuri cultural festival, held under the theme "Saudi Celebrates Japan," was inaugurated on Thursday in Hayy Jameel, Jeddah.
The festival, which runs until January 11, aims to enhance cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and Japan, emphasizing the vital role of art in fostering communication and promoting mutual understanding among cultures.
This year's festival provides a cohesive cultural experience that blends tradition with creativity. It features a diverse range of activities, including musical performances by both Saudi and Japanese artists, with highlights such as the Kingdom's premiere of "Electronicos Fantasticos!" and performances by Daisuke Tanabe.

Visitors can also participate in interactive workshops to explore the arts of origami, Japanese calligraphy, and Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement.
In addition to live performances, the festival includes screenings of Japanese manga and films, traditional tea ceremonies, and a variety of anime-related projects. Attendees can also enjoy cosplay competitions, a board games zone, printmaking activations, and traditional live demonstrations celebrating Japanese cultural and artistic practices.
A cultural market showcasing over 30 vendors offers products inspired by Japanese culture and authentic Japanese cuisine, allowing visitors to experience the rich flavors of historical Japanese culinary traditions.
The festival celebrates the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan, reflecting the profound cultural ties between the two nations. It fosters mutual understanding and creates connections through cultural and artistic exchange.



King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Showcase Linguistic Projects at LEAP 2025

Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language
Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language
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King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Showcase Linguistic Projects at LEAP 2025

Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language
Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) will present a selection of its pioneering technological and linguistic projects at the fourth edition of LEAP 2025, held from February 9 to 12, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.
Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language within the field of computational linguistics.
The Academy’s Secretary General, Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, stated that KSGAAL’s participation in LEAP 2025, a global platform uniting innovation and technology, aligns with its mission to provide advanced linguistic solutions that support digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. He emphasized KSGAAL’s leadership in technology, computational linguistics, and artificial intelligence (AI), showcasing its projects and innovations that serve the Arabic language through modern technologies.
During its participation in LEAP 2025, KSGAAL will launch a series of projects related to AI and computational linguistics. These initiatives reflect KSGAAL’s commitment to supporting digital transformation and enriching Arabic digital content through its pioneering technological and linguistic projects. They also reaffirm KSGAAL’s role in empowering the Arabic language globally and enhancing its presence in innovation and technology fields.