The largest oasis in the world began receiving a number of international delegations from different nationalities, to see the cultural and heritage elements of Al-Ahsa that reflect the heritage and history of the region, as a cultural destination registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, through the “Al-Ahsa Oasis” festival, which is organized by the Heritage Authority, And Al-Ahsa Governorate, in cooperation with the Al-Ahsa Municipality, in 6 historical and heritage sites, and it will continue for a full month.
The festival, which was prepared and organized to be an opportunity for visitors and fans of the 2022 World Cup, to get acquainted with the most important heritage sites in the province, and to learn regarding the region’s nobility and authentic heritage, in addition to attending heritage, cultural and entertainment events, similar to the geography of Al-Ahsa – eastern Saudi Arabia – overlooking the State of Qatar. And the closest Saudi border areas.
Heritage events
At the outset of the festival, Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr – the governor of Al-Ahsa – visited the historic center of Hofuf, which includes a number of events in the historic Qaysariyya market, the House of Allegiance, the Amiri School, Al-Kut Park, and Ibrahim’s archaeological palace.
The events took on a unique heritage character, corresponding to the region’s ancient heritage stocks, while the buildings were colored with 3D displays, the Saudi coffee exhibition, areas selling traditional food, scenes of folk dance performances in a picturesque family atmosphere, and a mixture of civilized and traditional events. In addition to musical performances.
The Amiri School also specialized in exhibitions of methods of making traditional products. Like the Al-Hassawi Bisht, and traditional arts such as stucco inscriptions through art exhibitions, daily educational workshops, education exhibition, musical performances, and various handicraft corners.
