The cultures and fashions of 23 countries catch the eye during "Expo Kafu" In Al-Ahsa
The “Expo Kafu” exhibition at King Faisal University in Al-Ahsa succeeded in attracting wide public interaction, as the Deanship of Student Affairs organized a cultural event with the participation of students from 23 countries, with the aim of highlighting cultural diversity and promoting global openness.
The event, which was launched under the slogan “The World in Kafu,” included panoramic shows For traditional fashions, popular foods, and various arts.
The exhibition contributed to highlighting the wealth of knowledge of the university community with its multinationality. The event represented a vital platform to support cooperation and direct communication with international students, highlighting the civilizations of the participating countries.
Reviewing Bahraini Heritage
In the same context, veterinary medicine student Hadeel Al-Rawahi affirmed her pride in representing the Kingdom of Bahrain to showcase its ancient history.
She explained that the Bahraini corner witnessed a remarkable turnout, noting that this The interaction“indicates the depth of the cultural ties between us and various countries.”
Al-Rawahi pointed out the diversity of Bahraini costumes, between daily use such as “shield and heroism,” and the brightly colored “pickpocket” dress intended for special occasions.
She added that the Bahraini table was strongly attended by the dishes of “matai,” “harees,” and “balaleet,” which are among the basics of the first days. Eid.
The most prominent aspects of the Syrian Corner
For his part, the student of the Faculty of Engineering, Hassan Al-Sulaiman, representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, praised the great support from the Saudi public, which contributed to the success of his country’s Corner.
He explained that this positive interaction clearly reflects the spirit of love and great rapprochement between peoples.
The Syrian Corner showcased aspects of Damascene civilization and the diversity of its cuisine with “kibbeh” and “halawat al-jibn” dishes. He also introduced visitors to the status of the traditional “mate” drink, which is a mainstay in daily sessions as a popular alternative to tea.
In another corner, College of Engineering student Abdul Hamid Al-Sheikh appreciated the university’s efforts in transforming The idea of the festival turned into a reality that brings together the cultures of the world.
Diverse cultures and arts
It was revealed that the Palestinian corner provided an integrated experience through traditional foods such as “Musakhan”, black coffee with cardamom, and tea with “Maramieh”.
The Palestinian participation went beyond the boundaries of foods to include popular arts such as “Dabke”, “Dahiya” and “Al-Jufra”, all the way to introducing the distinctive words of the local dialect. The corner also highlighted the ingenuity of the Palestinians in historical handicrafts, most notably sewing, pottery making, and the production of “laurel soap.”
Moving to the continent of Asia, student of the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Youssef Ramadan, pointed out the rich culture of his country, Indonesia.
He highlighted the traditional “batik” costume, which represents the national identity, in addition to promoting international tourist destinations such as “Raja Ampat.”
The Indonesian corner included displays. For traditional musical instruments such as “gamelan” and “suling”, which reflect the ancient musical heritage.
Visitors were also presented with a variety of fish dishes and popular food, along with an overview of the unique environmental and animal diversity that the country enjoys.
African participation
At the African level, the organizer of the Algeria Corner, engineering student Mohamed Al-Mojtaba, explained that their participation focused on highlighting originality through the “bronos” and “chachia” costumes.
He added that the visitors learned about dishes such as “Qaryoush,” and recalled the historical glories of the revolution of one and a half million martyrs through interactive visual displays.
In a related context, the master’s student in the Arabic language, Abdulaziz Senegal, undertook the task of introducing the Republic of Ivory Coast, located in West Africa.
He explained that his country, with a population of more than 30 million people, is characterized by a diversity that includes more than 60 local dialects, led by French. And the commercial “Jola”.
Senegal pointed out that Muslims constitute about 60 percent of the population structure of Ivory Coast, while the remaining percentage is distributed among other religions.
He concluded his speech by pointing out the prominent presence of his country in the international sports arena, specifically in the achievements related to football.
Finally, the student Ammar Abdel Salam stressed that his country, Nigeria, represents a major human, economic and political power in Africa with a population exceeding 200 million people.
He pointed to its enormous cultural diversity, which includes hundreds of local languages in addition to the official English language.
Abdel Salam stated that Nigerian social customs vary geographically, as phenomena such as early marriage and polygamy are widespread in some areas, noting also the diversity of tables in relation to the difference in climate and crops such as grains and rice.
He stressed that Nigeria’s economy is mainly based on oil wealth, supported by the agricultural sectors. And raising livestock such as sheep and cows to secure food and support the national economy.
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