The Saudi Ministry of Culture will participate in the 38th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts 2024, which will be held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from July 24 to August 3 in the historical city of Jerash. The ministry will present a variety of cultural events through three cultural authorities, showcasing the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Kingdom passed down from ancestors.
The Performing Arts Authority will participate with performance groups from various Saudi regions, presenting arts such as Al-Hijani, Al-Dahha, Al-Samri, Al-Khamari, and Al-Rabash on the main stage of the festival.
The Heritage Authority will have a specialized pavilion for "Year of the Camel 2024," highlighting the cultural significance of camels, along with a digital photo exhibition showcasing the most prominent UNESCO World Heritage sites in Saudi Arabia and an exhibition presenting heritage sites through virtual reality technologies. Additionally, there will be a presentation on handicrafts by a group of Saudi artisans using innovative methods, featuring palm crafts, pottery works, Asiri weaving, prayer bead making, jewelry crafting, and wooden works.
The Music Authority will also participate with a booth at the exhibition of participating countries, introducing initiatives like "Turuq Saudi" for the preservation of Saudi musical heritage and "Memory of Saudi Music" through interactive screens. Moreover, a cultural exchange showcase titled "Turuq Meets the World" will take place at the sound and light theater, featuring traditional music performances that blend Saudi musical heritage with the music of participating countries.
The Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, founded in 1981, is one of the oldest and most significant cultural festivals in the Arab world, held annually with broad participation from Arab countries, presenting their performing arts and rich heritage through local and international teams, alongside musical nights and theatrical performances.
The Ministry of Culture's participation in this cultural festival reflects its efforts to highlight the Saudi cultural renaissance on both regional and global levels, promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia, and reinforce frameworks for mutual cultural cooperation and exchange between the Kingdom and countries worldwide, aligning with the goals of the National Cultural Strategy stemming from the ambitious Vision 2030.
