Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia

Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia
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Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia

Culinary Arts Commission Organizes Food Culture Festival across Saudi Arabia

The Culinary Arts Commission is organizing the Food Culture Festival in collaboration with the Quality of Life Program across three locations in Saudi Arabia: Al-Khobar, Riyadh, and Jeddah, offering a fusion of local and international culinary delights.
The festival will be held in Al-Khobar from January 29 to February 2, in Riyadh from February 5 to 9, and in Jeddah from February 12 to 16, according to SPA.
This event aims to deliver a vibrant and diverse cultural experience through a plethora of engaging activities divided into four distinct zones. The Exhibitors Area will feature 30 booths showcasing global cuisines and products, inviting visitors to indulge in a world of flavors and explore unique items.
The Workshops Area will include sections for bakery, live cooking, and handicrafts. The Theater Area will feature performing arts and world music, while the Kids Area will offer fun and educational activities like cooking workshops and competitions.
Through the Food Culture Festival, the commission aims to heighten cultural appreciation for diverse culinary traditions and foster cultural exchange. By curating an immersive and enriching experience, the festival serves as an ideal destination for individuals and families to discover new flavors inspired by local and international cuisines.
This festival is part of an initiative to diversify entertainment options and cater to the populace's diverse needs. It stands as one of the Quality of Life Program initiatives, a key component of Saudi Vision 2030 that aims to promote Saudi contributions to arts and culture.



UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation

UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation
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UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation

UAE, China Seek to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Shanghai International Arts Festival to boost cultural cooperation and understanding between the UAE and China, marking four decades of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The MoU was signed by Huda Alkhamis, Founder of ADMAF and Abu Dhabi Festival, and Li Ming, President of China Shanghai International Arts Festival, in the presence of UAE Ambassador Zhang Yiming at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Festival and the China Shanghai International Arts Festival will collaborate on new commissions, co-productions, and cultural exchange programs for the time in the Arab world.

“This groundbreaking partnership with the China Shanghai International Arts Festival - the most influential Festival in the Asia-Pacific region - marks a historic first for the Arab world, underscoring the Abu Dhabi Festival’s pivotal role on the global stage,” Alkhamis said.

“Expanding to Shanghai allows us to harness the transformative power of the arts to build bridges, celebrate creativity, and deepen the bonds of friendship between the UAE and China,” she added.