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Royal Institute of Traditional Arts to Display Saudi- Korean Culture Confluence Show

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Royal Institute of Traditional Arts to Display Saudi- Korean Culture Confluence Show

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts logo.
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts logo.

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (RITA), in partnership with the Korea National University of the Arts and with the participation of the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, will display the confluence of Saudi-Korean Culture show between Nov. 26 and Nov. 28, 2023, SPA said on Wednesday.
The show is the first of its kind in the Kingdom and will be held in Red Hall at Princess Noura University Theater in Riyadh.
The Confluence of Culture Show is an exceptional artistic experience to be held by RITA, through hosting a country every year to introduce the common arts and integrate them through a different theatrical performance and an accompanying art exhibition.
The show begins with the story of the confluence of Saudi and Korean performers, then presents 5 Saudi performing arts and 5 Korean performing arts to deepen cultural and artistic knowledge.
The show concludes with performing art based on melodies combining the two cultures and presents 50 performers from RITA and the Performance Arts School at Korea National University of Arts.
The Saudi performance will reflect the cultural diversity of the Kingdom, which includes: Al-Samri, Al-Daha, Al-Liwa, Al-Khatwa, and Al-Khabiti.
The accompanying artistic display also includes integrating the traditional Saudi and Korean arts into tangible pieces of art within various crafts, such as: metals, pottery, woodwork, and hand embroidery.
The confluence of culture' show would contribute to enhancing the artistic movement and global cultural exchange in the Kingdom, as one of the RITA's initiatives to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

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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)
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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.