“Al-Daha” and “Al-Ardha”… The National Folklore Festival concludes its third edition with the strongest performances

The curtain falls tonight on the activities of the “National Folklore Festival” in its third edition, which was hosted by Khobar Corniche over the course of three days, with the participation of eight educational departments from various regions of the Kingdom.
The festival, organized by the General Administration of Education in the Eastern Province, witnessed a remarkable public attendance, as visitors enjoyed various folklore paintings that reflected the richness and diversity of Saudi heritage.

Saudi folklore and the Kingdom’s heritage

Dr. Muhammad Al-Ghamdi, the official spokesman for education in the Eastern Province, confirmed that the festival comes within the framework of the Ministry of Education’s keenness to promote the authentic folk heritage among students, and to highlight the heritage diversity that the Kingdom abounds with.
He pointed out that Saudi folklore is an integral part of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage, which reflects its ancient history and cultural and social diversity. Saudi folklore is characterized by its multiplicity of colors and patterns that differ from one region to another, and expresses diverse environments that reflect the values ​​of Saudi society and popular heritages that are considered a source. Important for understanding the traditional way of life in the Kingdom.

Al-Ghamdi added: “Saudi folklore is also part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity, which we are keen to preserve and enhance, and pass on from generation to generation, so that Saudi folklore remains a witness to authenticity and excellence.”

The most prominent performances of the festival

The festival opened with a distinguished operatic performance that embodied the diving journey in the Eastern Region and its role in shaping the cultural and social identity of the region.
The folklore paintings presented by the participating education departments varied, as Eastern Province presented the paintings “Daq Al-Hob, Al-Dazza, Al-Ashouri, and Bastah,” while Al-Baha was creative in presenting “The Play and the Southern Ardha,” and Qassim, Al-Jawf, and Hafar Al-Batin each presented the “Saudi Ardha,” while the borders sparkled. Northern with “Daha”, Medina with “Al-Rafihi and Al-Majarour”, and Jazan with “Al-Azzawi and Al-Saif”.

Dr. Al-Ghamdi praised the efforts of all government sectors and working committees that contributed to the success of the festival and achieving its goals.
It is noteworthy that the “National Folklore Festival” seeks to introduce students to the historical aspects of folklore arts, the tools used in their performance, and the events in which they are held, in a way that contributes to enriching their knowledge and deepening their belonging to their national identity.