Riyadh, April 28, 2025 (30 Shawwal 1446H):

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wart) took part as a cultural partner in the fifth edition of "Walk 30," organized by the Saudi Ministry of Health across the Kingdom's regions and governorates to raise health awareness and promote walking as a preventive and therapeutic practice.

A Saudi artistic touch with every step

Wart's contribution included designing and producing the official T-shirt worn by participants, decorated with motifs drawn from a range of traditional Saudi arts, including traditional mud-brick construction, Najdi door art, Al-Sadu weaving, Asiri Al-Qatt art, and Hijazi rowshan latticework. Walking bags and accompanying gear were also decorated with the same traditional motifs, so participants carried a cultural and artistic message alongside their health message, reinforcing national identity and showcasing the beauty of Saudi heritage at the mass event.

Wide engagement across all age groups

The event saw strong engagement from citizens and residents of all ages, with participation extending beyond walking to engagement with traditional arts and immersion in a culturally enriching atmosphere linked to national heritage — especially with 2025 declared the Year of Handicrafts in the Kingdom.

Wart's role in preserving heritage

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts plays a key role in highlighting national identity and boosting the local and global presence of traditional arts, recognizing and supporting outstanding craftspeople, encouraging the younger generation to learn and master heritage arts, and preserving cultural assets while developing them to keep pace with the times. The participation forms part of the institute's efforts to root the concept of "living heritage" as an integral part of modern social and cultural activities.