The Society of Culture and Arts in Al-Ahsa governorate opened performances of the heritage play "Al-Siram – Palm Song" last night, part of the "Setar" program overseen by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission. The three-day production revives a folk cultural scene tied closely to the region's identity and authentic heritage.

The play is based on a script by veteran playwright Abdulaziz Al-Samaeel, winner of the best-play award at the 1997 Janadriyah Festival. It has been reimagined for today's audiences with a new directorial vision drawing on Al-Ahsa heritage, using symbolic, dramatic language and characters that reflect the diversity of the local social fabric to explore deep social and cultural themes.

The production marks an important step in reviving heritage theater and activating performing-arts platforms in Al-Ahsa, coinciding with an accompanying art exhibition inspired by the play. The exhibition puts the date palm center stage as a cultural, economic and spiritual symbol woven into the identity of Al-Ahsa's people, with works spanning fine art and photography that capture the palm's role in local community life.

The initiative reflects the Al-Ahsa Society of Culture and Arts' broader push to deliver quality cultural programming that supports national identity and strengthens theater's role as a creative tool for exploring social and historical change, backed by the Theater and Performing Arts Commission and in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goals for enriching the Kingdom's cultural and artistic scene.