Suwayr, 18 Shawwal 1447 AH (6 April 2026)

The Municipality of Suwayr Governorate has brought the curtain down on the second Al Jouf Winter Festival, held under the patronage of HRH Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Al Jouf Region, over five days at the governorate's Cultural Center. The closing ceremony was attended by Nasser bin Saud Al Sahli, Governor of Suwayr.

Artistic and Heritage Performances

The closing ceremony featured varied performances, most notably the Saudi Ardah and the Dahha, along with a video presentation of the festival's highlights. Participating government and private bodies, participants, volunteers and the organizing team were honored.

Honoring the Festival's Sponsors

The Governor of Suwayr received a gift from the municipality's mayor, Eng. Samihan Al Shammari, in appreciation of his efforts in supporting the festival, reflecting cooperation between official bodies and the local community in organizing cultural events.

Varied Events for the Public

The Al Jouf Winter Festival offered multiple programs on the main stage, including poetry and artistic evenings, while the heritage village gave participants a chance to market their products. A traditional goat-hair tent recreated the Al Jouf majlis, and a pavilion hosted government bodies.

The festival also featured shows by the Al Jouf Riders motorcycle team and a Baloot card game tournament, along with varied events for families and children, making it a complete cultural and entertainment platform for all.