The General Directorate of Education in the Jazan region is hosting the Kingdom-wide School Theater Festival starting tomorrow, Sunday, January 26, 2025, in a cultural and educational event running until January 30. The festival serves as a leading platform for students to express their cultural identity and develop their artistic creativity in the performing arts.

The event brings together 80 students representing education departments from across the Kingdom's regions, including Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, the Eastern Province, Al-Jouf, Jazan, Asir, and Taif, alongside 8 delegation supervisors, 8 theater directors, and 8 production supervisors. The supervising team provides artistic and educational support to help students develop their skills in acting, scriptwriting, set design, lighting, and sound.

The festival focuses on producing theatrical performances carrying messages that reinforce Islamic and moral values, and that highlight national history and Saudi achievements. It also features national-themed performances and others reflecting the experiences of students and the wider community, strengthening their sense of responsibility and belonging.

Alongside the performances, the festival includes two specialized enrichment workshops aimed at honing students' artistic and creative skills, helping them become more proficient in the performing arts and gain experience that enriches their cultural engagement.

The event reflects the Ministry of Education's commitment to developing students' capabilities in the arts, and cements theater as an educational tool that helps strengthen national identity and nurture young talent.