Khobar hosts third National Folklore Festival to celebrate cultural heritage

The Khobar Corniche waterfront is preparing to host the third edition of the National Folklore Festival, opening tomorrow with the participation of eight education departments representing cities and provinces across the Kingdom. Running for three days, the festival aims to spotlight the folk arts and traditional chants that embody Saudi Arabia's cultural diversity.

Festival goal: raising awareness of folk heritage
The festival aims to introduce students and visitors to Saudi cultural heritage through traditional folk art performances, while highlighting the tools and occasions associated with them. It comes as part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to strengthen national identity and enrich students' knowledge of their cultural heritage.

A unique cultural and heritage mix
The festival will feature standout performances including the ardah and folk dances for which different regions of the Kingdom are known, from Najd and the Hijaz to Asir and the Eastern Province. It gives visitors a unique opportunity to explore this rich diversity, an integral part of Saudi identity.

Enriching the visitor experience
Alongside the performances, the festival offers hands-on activities designed to teach visitors about folk arts in a practical way. Attendees will also have the chance to join workshops on making traditional tools such as drums and heritage costumes, adding an educational and entertaining dimension to the experience.

Education as a bridge to preserving heritage
The Ministry of Education continues to organize the National Folklore Festival in different regions of the Kingdom, underscoring education's role in passing cultural heritage on to younger generations. These events serve to strengthen the bond between past and present, reviving and reinforcing heritage among students so it remains a source of national pride and identity.