Prince Turki bin Hathlool bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Najran Region, opened the 2025 Folk Food Festival under the theme "Al-Raqsh Al-Najrani," organized by the Najran Municipality at the historic Emirate Palace square in Aba Al-Saud district, running from February 5 to 10.

The festival highlights Najran's cultural heritage and folk cuisine, aiming to stimulate economic and tourism activity and support home-based businesses and craftspeople, while strengthening the region's heritage identity through a variety of activities combining heritage performances, family activities, and cultural sessions.

Rich Events Reflecting the Authenticity of Najran Heritage

The Najran deputy governor toured the participating pavilions.

At a Glance

  • Pavilions for agricultural products and local honey.
  • Exhibitions for handicrafts and home-based businesses.
  • A demonstration of the stages of preparing the "Al-Raqsh Al-Najrani" dish using local agricultural products.

"The Najran Tent": A Cultural Platform to Revive Heritage

The festival also includes panel discussions as part of the "Najran Tent" event, which covers:

  • The region's folk heritage, from traditional chants to historical tales.
  • Activities dedicated to children and families to strengthen ties to cultural heritage.

A Forward-Looking Vision for Developing the Historic Aba Al-Saud District

The prince also watched a documentary film on the stages of developing the historic Aba Al-Saud district and its future strategic plans, which aim to turn it into a prominent tourism and cultural destination in the Kingdom.

Honoring Supporting Bodies

At the close of the ceremony, the Najran deputy governor honored the entities that took part in and supported the festival, and received a commemorative gift for the occasion.