Saudi Musical Masterpieces Bid Farewell to Guests of World Heritage in Riyadh

Jerusalem, 26 September, 2023 (TPS) -- Riyadh (UNA) – The National Commission for Education, Culture and Science held a ceremony in Riyadh on Saturday in honor of the parties participating in hosting the work of the World Heritage Committee in its 45th expanded session. The ceremony was in the presence of a large crowd of UNESCO guests and officials in the cultural and media sectors.

The ceremony revealed the story of the tournament’s logo, which bore the symbols of Saudi tangible and intangible heritage classified by UNESCO, such as the Diriyah stone, the Al-Ahsa Oasis, and the Asiri cat.

Participants in the organization were honored, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Information, the National Museum, the Heritage Authority, and the Theatrical and Performing Arts Authority, King Abdulaziz House, Sdaya, and other various governmental and private sectors in the Kingdom. They were recognized for participating with the Ministry of Culture and the National Committee in providing appropriate hospitality to delegations coming from all countries.

During the ceremony, the Saudi Orchestra delighted the audience with a musical performance including a mixture of folkloric and traditional tunes, with the participation of the orchestra and the National Choir, which had just returned from New York after an extensive tour in Mexico, London and Paris.

To enhance the international cultural exchange — one of the strategic goals of Ministry of Culture and the government’s Saudi Vision 2030 plan — the performance also introduced masterpieces of Saudi music and performing arts.

The band showcased a group of performing and popular arts, such as the art of Al-Samari, Al-Dana, Al-Rabash, Al-Yanbaawi, and a number of Eastern and Saudi instruments and rhythms.