LONDON: The Saudi House continued its showcase of Saudi Arabian culture in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta on Friday.
Organized by the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, in cooperation with the General Authority for Culture, the event aims to show authentic cultural heritage — the Arabic calligraphy section attracted many visitors — and has been impressing visitors, who expressed admiration for the Kingdom’s great cultural and civilizational heritage.
Calligrapher Abdelaziz Al-Naghmush, a participant in the pavilion of visual arts, explained that the section includes several paintings that represent the characteristics and beauty of calligraphy.
He said it aims to introduce Arabic calligraphy and its various types to visitors, such as Diwani, Thuluth, Riq’ah and Naskh.
The exhibition also includes a photography corner containing a number of images that dazzled Indonesian audiences and showcased the Kingdom’s beauty caught by the lens of the creative Saudis. The exhibiotion was held under the supervision of Abdulrahman Al-Barih along with Musician and artist Ahad Hussein.
The handicraft pavilion witnessed a great demand from all ages, where visitors lined up for engravings in Henna on their hands.
Participating craftsperson Jumana Hajjlas said: “All visitors are asking for the inscription of their hands with Henna, and the inscription is usually written in Arabic,” referring to the large number of visitors from the Indonesian public.
The folk arts teams performed and danced and entertained the Indonesian public.
The General Authority for Culture, through the participation of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee in Indonesia, aims to introduce Saudi culture to Indonesian society and enhance cultural communication between the two countries, in addition to conveying the true picture of the Saudi cultural scene and its progress in all fields under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabian culture, heritage showcase continues in Jakarta
Saudi Arabian culture, heritage showcase continues in Jakarta
- The Saudi House continued its showcase of Saudi Arabian culture in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta
- The event aims to show authentic cultural heritage and has been impressing visitors
Northern Borders rock art reveals ancient life
- Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar
- Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region contains numerous archaeological sites, reflecting a long history of human settlement dating back to early periods, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar.
Varying in shape, size and design, specialists believe these structures date to the end of the Neolithic period and the beginning of subsequent eras. They are thought to have been used as stone tombs to preserve the remains of the dead.
Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record that highlights the diversity of communities that once lived in the region and how they interacted with their natural environment over centuries.
Ajab Al-Otaibi, director general of antiquities at the Heritage Commission, said the stone structures and rock art sites in the Northern Borders region represent an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s national cultural heritage and serve as an important resource for archaeological studies and scientific research.
He highlighted the importance of surveys, documentation and protection efforts to preserve these cultural landmarks as a historical legacy for future generations.
The region is also home to several important rock art sites, such as Shu’ayb Hamer, which features a wide and diverse collection of drawings carved on natural rock surfaces, marking it as a key site that documented early human activity in the area.
The artworks depict scenes of hunting, horsemanship, dancing, daily life and social rituals. They were created using a variety of artistic styles, most notably framed and abstract forms, and produced through different techniques including incizing and pecking, both direct and indirect.
The carvings portray human figures and a range of animals, including camels, horses and gazelles, as well as some wild and predatory species that have long since disappeared.
These images provide insight into the richness of the natural environment in earlier periods and help researchers understand the evolving relationship between humans and their surroundings.
