RIYADH: Saudi actors, musicians, photographers and heritage experts will be among the Kingdom’s representatives showcasing their country’s arts and culture traditions at the 2023 Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts in Jordan, which begins on July 26 and continues until Aug. 5.

Three groups of women from the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Authority will perform from July 27 to 30, reflecting the diverse nature of performing arts in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. They will be accompanied by an orchestra and national choir.

As part of the Year of Arabic Poetry initiative, the Saudi Heritage Authority will give a presentation about archaeological rock inscriptions relating to Arab poetry, alongside a photo exhibition highlighting UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites in the Kingdom.

It will also showcase handicraft traditions shared by Saudi Arabia and Jordan, including Al-Sadu weaving, woodworking, pottery, gypsum, and the making of dressing gowns.

The Music Authority will present a concert by Saudi singer Khalid Abdul Rahman on July 30, who will perform some of his best-known songs.

Artists and performers from across the Arab world flock to the ancient city of Jerash each year to take part in its festival, which was established in 1981.

The Kingdom’s participation in the festival reflects the Ministry of Culture’s efforts to raise the profile of Saudi culture at the regional and international events and promote international cultural exchanges, which is one of its strategic goals under the Saudi Vision 2030 national development and diversification agenda.