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Riyadh's cultural exhibition receives praise and admiration

Thousands of Saudis and foreigners attended a four-day cultural event at Riyadh's King Fahd Cultural Center, which ended on Thursday. The ministry responsible for culture and information sponsored the celebration to honor the 83rd National Day. Both governmental and non-governmental entities...

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over Six Thousand Individuals, Majority Saudi and Foreign, Attended a Four-Day Cultural Celebration, Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information to Commemorate the 83rd National Day. The Event Occurred at Riyadh's King Fahd Cultural Center and Concluded on Thursda, Showcasing Various Government and Non-Government Exhibits and Offerings Promoting the Nation's Growth.

Riyadh's cultural exhibition receives praise and admiration

Fours Days of Saudi Culture: A Glimpse into the Heart of the Kingdom

Last week, the bustling halls of Riyadh's King Fahd Cultural Center played host to a vibrant display of Saudi culture as more than 6,000 enthusiastic visitors, both Saudi nationals and expatriates, attended the four-day cultural exhibition. The event, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Information, celebrated the 83rd National Day.

Government and non-governmental organizations showcased their contributions to the country's development, with the Ministry of Health, the Saudi Philatelic Society, the Ministry of Education, and other entities participating in individual capacities.

The Ministry of Health proudly presented its Home Healthcare Program, serving over 20,000 patients across the Kingdom. "By visiting patients in their homes, we help them receive medical treatment without the need to travel to hospitals or clinics," a young Saudi woman manning the stall explained.

Young, energetic Saudis donned green costumes, representing the national flag, as they tended to the exhibition stalls. The exhibition hall was adorned with splashes of the Saudi flag and portraits of the kingdom's kings.

The Ministry of Culture and Information showcased an extensive library of books about the kingdom in various languages, including Arabic, English, German, and French, available for free to interested readers. The Ministry of Education's pavilion invited children to engage in drawings under supervision.

Rare currency notes from the time of King Abdul Aziz, featuring engravings in Arabic and Urdu, were displayed. An official from the Saudi Philatelic Bureau shared that a SR10 denomination currency note from the King Abdul Aziz era could fetch SR10,000 today.

A highlight of the exhibition was the display of over 130 rare and historic photos of King Abdul Aziz, from the personal collection of Manzoor Ahmed, a Pakistani expatriate who had been working with the Saudi Press Agency for about 35 years. The images showcased King Abdul Aziz with his children, foreign dignitaries like Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Theodore Roosevelt, King Farooq of Egypt, and Gov. General Ghulam Mohammad of Pakistan.

While no specific notable highlights from recent "National Day Cultural Exhibitions" at King Fahd Cultural Center can be found in available sources, the dynamic and diverse nature of Saudi Arabia's national cultural exhibitions is apparent. Initiatives such as heritage exhibitions, musical and poetic performances, visual and interactive arts, workshops, and debates reflect the commitment to innovative cultural experiences. broader cultural initiatives, including a nationwide calendar of events and a focus on accessibility and innovation, underscore the Saudi government's drive to celebrate and share their cultural legacy with the world.

  1. The four-day cultural exhibition, celebrating the 83rd National Day, showcased contributions from both governmental and non-governmental organizations in Saudi Arabia, including the Ministry of Health, the Saudi Philatelic Society, and the Ministry of Education.
  2. The Ministry of Health highlighted its Home Healthcare Program, serving over 20,000 patients across the Kingdom, which helps patients receive medical treatment without the need to travel to hospitals or clinics.
  3. Young Saudis, dressed in green costumes representing the national flag, tended to the exhibition stalls and the exhibition hall was adorned with splashes of the Saudi flag and portraits of the kingdom's kings.
  4. The Ministry of Culture and Information displayed an extensive library of books about the kingdom in various languages, including Arabic, English, German, and French, available for free to interested readers.
  5. Rare currency notes from the time of King Abdul Aziz, featuring engravings in Arabic and Urdu, were on display and an official from the Saudi Philatelic Bureau shared that a SR10 denomination currency note from the King Abdul Aziz era could fetch SR10,000 today.
  6. A highlight of the exhibition was the display of over 130 rare and historic photos of King Abdul Aziz, from the personal collection of Manzoor Ahmed, a Pakistani expatriate who had been working with the Saudi Press Agency for about 35 years.
  7. The event also included initiatives such as heritage exhibitions, musical and poetic performances, visual and interactive arts, workshops, and debates, reflecting the Saudi government's commitment to innovative cultural experiences and broader cultural initiatives, including a nationwide calendar of events and a focus on accessibility and innovation.

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