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Arab News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Saudi heritage on display at Hail festival
RIYADH: A heritage festival in Hail is captivating visitors with a rich array of handicrafts that blend artistry and historical authenticity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The 30-day festival offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the dedication behind creating everyday necessities and celebrating the success of local craftswomen. More than 40 activities are on display, allowing visitors to explore traditional skills such as wickerwork, sadu weaving, crochet, hand-woven textiles, and distinctive Najdi and Hail door making. Other highlights include traditional clothing, Thamudic embroidery, wood and leather beading, fiber arts, resin art, and soap making, the SPA added. Visitors can also savor a variety of traditional folk foods. At the heart of the festival, an artistic theater hosts performances, including the Hail Samri and Saudi Ardah. The festival supports local craftspeople by providing a platform to showcase their work directly to the public. It also celebrates the Kingdom's national identity and cultural heritage, in line with the Year of Handicrafts 2025.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Centenary festival to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent's heritage
A heritage festival shining a light on Stoke-on-Trent's past, present and future will be held over the next nine months to celebrate the city's centenary.A ceramic symposium and a Northern Soul exhibition will be among the 17 events and projects taking place until March 2026, Stoke-on-Trent City Council the Stoke-on-Trent: Heritage Festival for the Centenary, the celebration was organised after a successful bid for £186,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Lyn Sharpe, the city council's heritage champion, said the festival would provide "something for everyone". "Anyone who knows me knows I love Stoke-on-Trent - so it's great to be able to celebrate our heritage during our centenary year and beyond," she projects and events include:A two-day Ceramic Symposium curated by Prof Neil Brownsword and Dr Alasdair Brooks of Re-Form Heritage at Jubilee HallA photographic exhibition showcasing the city and its people over the last century with a series of historical walking tours at Stoke MinsterAn audio documentary exhibition at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station highlighting the city's role in the Northern Soul movementThe development of new family-friendly workshops at Ford Green HallFurther information about future events and projects would be released in the coming months, the city council said.A number of events have been held in Stoke-on-Trent to celebrate 100 years since it was granted city status by King George V in recognition of its contribution to the pottery industry. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
