His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jazan region, presided over the launch ceremony of the "Jazan Winter 25" season, held this evening on the Winter Ship stage on the waterfront in Jizan city, under the theme "People of Jazan."

A rich history of continuous growth

Engineer Yahya Al-Ghazwani, Mayor of Jazan region and general supervisor of the season, reviewed the history of Jazan's winter season, which began in 2008 under the name "Jazan Al-Full, Mashta Al-Kul" and has evolved over the years through various names, now reaching its 17th edition. The season has become a competitive model in both scale and quality, featuring 300 diverse events spread across the region's cities and governorates, contributing to a more developed tourism experience targeting more than three million visitors.

A distinguished ceremonial program

The ceremony featured a range of notable cultural and artistic segments, including:

  • Poetry recitals by poets Issa Jaraba and Ibrahim Al-Ghazwani.
  • A live performance piece featuring folk arts troupes, portraying Jazan's three environments: mountain, Tihama and coastal.
  • National musical pieces performed by the orchestra.
  • A special song titled "People of Jazan," celebrating the region's residents.

Honoring participants

The ceremony concluded with Prince Mohammed bin Nasser honoring the agencies that participated in and supported the season's success, followed by a commemorative photo with the honorees.

Building sustainable tourism

During the ceremony, Prince Mohammed bin Nasser affirmed that Jazan region is making steady progress toward establishing a sustainable tourism industry as one of the pillars of Saudi Vision 2030. He noted that the season strengthens the region's economic diversification by investing in its natural resources and attractive tourist sites, alongside showcasing its heritage, literary and artistic potential. He also praised the role of government agencies, the private sector and the local community in achieving the leadership's aspirations for the region's development.