Al-Baha, 13 February 2025 – The Al-Baha Winter Festival 2025, in its Tihama sector "Al-Baha's Noble Winter," is holding a special celebration of ancient traditional arts, giving visitors a rare opportunity to hear the timeless melodies of the nay, the traditional reed flute that reflects the life of past generations in the Sarawat and Tihama mountains.

Musician Mohammed Hassan Al-Zahrani delivered an exceptional performance on the nay, evoking scenes from the lives of shepherds and farmers of the past, when the instrument was used as a means of artistic expression and a way of connecting with nature.

The Nay in Al-Baha's Culture

Known locally as "Al-Safriqah," the nay was traditionally used by shepherds in the mountains. It reflects an important part of Al-Baha's cultural identity and folk heritage, and it remains present today in national festivals and cultural celebrations both inside and outside the Kingdom.

Al-Zahrani said the nay represents an enduring musical heritage that reflects the authenticity of Saudi folk art and helps highlight Al-Baha's cultural diversity and artistic legacy, noting that the festival offers an ideal platform to revive this art form and introduce it to new generations.