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Saudi Ministry of Culture Showcases Year of Handicrafts at Almadinah Book Fair 2025

Visitors are seen at the pavilion. (SPA)
Visitors are seen at the pavilion. (SPA)
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Saudi Ministry of Culture Showcases Year of Handicrafts at Almadinah Book Fair 2025

Visitors are seen at the pavilion. (SPA)
Visitors are seen at the pavilion. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is participating in the Almadinah Book Fair 2025 with a dedicated pavilion celebrating the "Year of Handicrafts 2025." The pavilion highlights the cultural significance of traditional crafts as a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s national heritage and a reflection of its rich identity and historical depth.

Visitors to the pavilion are introduced to the goals of the Year of Handicrafts initiative, launched as part of the Ministry’s 2025 cultural agenda. The initiative underscores the Ministry’s recognition of handicrafts as a vibrant, living heritage that bridges past and present while embodying the creative and aesthetic values of Saudi culture.

The pavilion emphasizes several key objectives, including increasing public awareness of the value of handicraft products, showcasing the diversity of craft forms and tools, empowering Saudi artisans, and enhancing their contribution to the local economy. It also highlights the geographical diversity of crafts as an influential factor shaping production patterns across the Kingdom’s regions.

The pavilion underscores the social and economic importance of handicrafts, given their deep-rooted connection to daily life in Saudi society. Interactive platforms offer opportunities for engagement between artisans and local and international audiences, encouraging knowledge exchange and wider participation in preserving traditional industries.

This initiative aligns with the Ministry’s broader mission to protect and advance Saudi handicrafts in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly those focused on cultural preservation and economic diversification.

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Historic Jeddah Museum Highlights Rare Coral Prayer Beads of the Red Sea

Prayer beads of various types have long been part of the tradition of acquiring Makkah souvenirs and gifts - SPA
Prayer beads of various types have long been part of the tradition of acquiring Makkah souvenirs and gifts - SPA
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Historic Jeddah Museum Highlights Rare Coral Prayer Beads of the Red Sea

Prayer beads of various types have long been part of the tradition of acquiring Makkah souvenirs and gifts - SPA
Prayer beads of various types have long been part of the tradition of acquiring Makkah souvenirs and gifts - SPA

Yusr prayer beads shine at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah as one of the top handicraft pieces, combining spiritual depth and aesthetic richness, reflecting the extension of local maritime heritage and its creative transformations.

These beads are traditionally made from “yusr,” a rare type of black coral associated with Red Sea crafts, distinguished by its dark color and polished luster. Some pieces are inlaid with silver or amber, demonstrating the precision of craftsmanship and the continuity of artisanal skill across generations, SPA reported.

These handicrafts draw the attention of visitors in the museum’s halls with their fine details as artistic works inspired by elements of the marine environment and reimagined in contemporary creative forms.

Prayer beads of various types have long been part of the tradition of acquiring Makkah souvenirs and gifts, historically associated with Hajj and Umrah journeys, serving as tokens of affection carried by visitors to their families and friends.

The Red Sea Museum continues to offer an integrated cultural experience through its exhibits that showcase the richness of the Kingdom’s maritime heritage and contribute to promoting cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange.

This is part of ongoing efforts to revive Historic Jeddah and reinforce its status as a global cultural destination, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, reflecting a national commitment to preserving heritage and enriching the cultural landscape.

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Red Sea Museum Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition to Showcase Marine Biodiversity

The collection features diverse media, including rare black coral crafts and textiles that evoke underwater textures - SPA
The collection features diverse media, including rare black coral crafts and textiles that evoke underwater textures - SPA
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Red Sea Museum Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition to Showcase Marine Biodiversity

The collection features diverse media, including rare black coral crafts and textiles that evoke underwater textures - SPA
The collection features diverse media, including rare black coral crafts and textiles that evoke underwater textures - SPA

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah is hosting a contemporary artistic exhibition that explores the Red Sea’s marine richness by connecting its geological origins, dating back to the Eocene epoch, with natural history and artistic expression.

Through a series of sculptures and installations, the exhibition showcases the region's vast biodiversity, from microorganisms to large mammals, SPA reported.

The works emphasize the Red Sea’s resilient coral reefs, thriving in warm, high-salinity waters, while delivering powerful environmental messages on the urgency of reef protection and ecological sustainability.

The collection features diverse media, including rare black coral crafts and textiles that evoke underwater textures.

These pieces complement the museum’s permanent collection of over 1,000 artifacts, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving its cultural and environmental heritage through modern, immersive displays.

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Saudi Pavilion Highlights Cultural Exchange at Sarajevo Book Fair

The fair is held under the theme "Book Path" and features 200 exhibitors. SPA
The fair is held under the theme "Book Path" and features 200 exhibitors. SPA
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Saudi Pavilion Highlights Cultural Exchange at Sarajevo Book Fair

The fair is held under the theme "Book Path" and features 200 exhibitors. SPA
The fair is held under the theme "Book Path" and features 200 exhibitors. SPA

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the King Fahd Cultural Center in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is participating in Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the 37th Sarajevo International Book Fair held from April 22 to 27 at the Skenderija Center.

The fair is held under the theme "Book Path" and features 200 exhibitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and around the world presenting their publications across an exhibition area of more than 10,000 square meters.

The pavilion, inaugurated in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Anas Al-Wusaidi, showcases the center’s cultural programs, publications, and activities.

It includes a documentary highlighting the Kingdom’s civilizational progress and the achievements of Saudi Vision 2030, as well as films introducing Saudi cities and tourist landmarks.

The pavilion also features educational and training programs, a Saudi culture corner, a workshop on Saudi coffee preparation, an Arabic calligraphy corner, and a children’s area.

The ministry’s participation in the fair reflects Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving Islam and Muslims inside and outside the Kingdom, its message of moderation and tolerance, and its commitment to strengthening cultural exchange.