Buraidah – April 19, 2025

The Heritage Commission's Qassim branch celebrated World Heritage Day, observed on April 18 each year, at the Cultural Heritage Center in Buraidah, as part of a series of cultural and educational events aimed at raising community awareness of the importance of preserving cultural and natural heritage, and affirming its role in building national identity and achieving sustainable development.

Live Shows and Interactive Experiences

This year's event featured live demonstrations of traditional handicrafts for which the region is known, such as Sadu weaving and the making of traditional jewelry and ornaments, giving visitors the opportunity to interact directly with craftspeople and observe traditional production methods.

The event also included interactive visual displays on smart screens highlighting elements of intangible heritage – customs, traditions and oral arts – which represent a fundamental pillar of Qassim's community culture.

Children's Corner: Heritage in an Entertaining Format

The event also engaged children, with a dedicated interactive corner featuring educational and recreational activities inspired by heritage, to enhance their understanding of their cultural legacy through creative, age-appropriate means.

Showcasing Local Heritage

During the event, video clips and models depicting elements of Qassim's cultural heritage were shown, including historical and architectural sites, aiming to highlight the historical and symbolic value of this legacy and its role in strengthening cultural identity at the local and national levels.

This event is part of the Heritage Commission's strategy to strengthen the community presence of national heritage, through interactive and educational programs that help connect generations with their rich past and instill cultural values.