A journey into the Saudi heritage.. The Tariq Abdul Hakim Museum celebrates the anniversary of its founding
The celebration, which continues until tomorrow, was attended by a remarkable presence of interested people, lovers of culture, arts and music, and families, to highlight the museum’s most prominent stations, and to highlight its contributions to highlighting the value of artistic and cultural heritage and strengthening the national cultural identity.
Tareq Abdel Hakim Museum
The concert program was distinguished by its diversity, as visitors enjoyed introductory tours inside the museum’s corridors, which gave them a unique opportunity to discover its musical and cultural treasures.
Traditional performances also attracted attention, providing an enjoyable journey into the depth of Saudi heritage, while the light projection show added a distinctive character to the facade of the museum with decorations inspired by the identity of the place.
In honor of the legacy of the late musician, who devoted his career to celebrating intangible cultural heritage, and worked to archive, preserve, and disseminate it locally and globally, the celebration included distinctive gestures to the elements of the Saudi intangible cultural heritage registered on the UNESCO list, and a performance by the Al-Yanbawi band on the semsimiya instrument.
Cultural heritage
It is noteworthy that the Museum Authority opened the museum on December 28, 2023, as part of its commitment to preserving and promoting cultural heritage and strengthening national identity.
The museum is based on the legacy of musician Tariq Abdel Hakim, and aims to preserve the music, performing arts, and intangible cultural heritage of the Kingdom, by providing various cultural programs and activities that contribute to enhancing awareness of the national heritage and preserving it for future generations.
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