Under the patronage of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wa'rth), the second edition of the "Encounter" event was launched today, hosting this year the Federative Republic of Brazil under the theme "Encounter of Saudi-Brazilian Arts," at King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh.

An Exceptional Cultural Experience

The event runs for three days (January 30 - February 1), from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, presenting Saudi and Brazilian performances that conclude with a combined dance reflecting the cultural harmony between the two countries.

Diverse Activities to Strengthen Cultural Exchange

  • A joint artwork titled "Harmony," bringing together two artists from Saudi Arabia and Brazil
  • 5 Saudi performances alongside 5 Brazilian performances
  • 15 accompanying cultural activities, including workshops, interactive activities and distinctive artistic pieces

'Encounter': A Global Platform for Artistic Connection

The event is one of the initiatives of the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wa'rth), which aims to boost artistic activity and global cultural exchange, as part of achieving Saudi Vision 2030's goal of preserving and promoting cultural heritage worldwide.