“Bastat Al -Balad” is a Ramadan atmosphere that beats with the spirit of heritage in the historic Jeddah

The historical Jeddah during the Ramadan 1446 AH season, organized by the Ministry of Culture under the slogan “returned to our nights”, is witnessing a wide turnout from visitors and tourists who come to enjoy a Ramadan activities and atmosphere that beats with the spirit of heritage, especially the country’s stones.
The authentic customs and traditions that highlight the rooted cultural identity that coexisted with the developments of time are evident without losing their authenticity.
Bastat Al -Balad is one of the most prominent Ramadan events, and the area designated for it turned into a meeting point for fans of popular food, as food carts, traditional kiosks and cafes are lined up in the angles of old lanes, to offer delicious dishes and beverages amid scenes that evoke the spirit of the past.

Vibrant

In this charming atmosphere, the Ramadan season embraces the city’s spirit in a vibrant painting that is crowded with the markets with movement, and the smells of liver and nights are mixed with the scents of the partner and potatoes, to take the visitor on a journey through time, to which the most beautiful memories, the fragrance of history and the warmth of social meetings that embody the spirit of Ramadan in all its details.

The pioneers of Bastat Al -Balad find themselves in front of a live cooking experience, as the dishes are considered to be traditional methods that mimic the ancestral methods, which raises the curiosity of visitors to discover their secrets, but rather stimulates them to think about going through the experience of preparing them themselves.
This atmosphere not only enhances the pleasure of taste, but also contributes to enriching the Saudi cooking arts sector, supporting local chefs, and consolidating the status of heritage dishes in the modern cultural scene.

An integrated cultural destination

The event is not only limited to taste, but also extends to the formation of a major element in reviving the historic Jeddah region, and turning it into an integrated cultural destination, which enhances the local economy, and contributes to achieving sustainable development, by attracting more visitors and tourists.
Through the Ramadan season, the Ministry of Culture seeks to provide a rich cultural experience that combines pleasure and knowledge, and highlights the inherited Ramadan customs and traditions; To strengthen cultural awareness and consolidate the social values ​​that distinguish Saudi society in this holy month.