RIYADH: A new hands-on, interactive program designed to nurture curiosity, creativity and cultural understanding among young people in Diriyah gets underway on Sunday.
The Diriyah Horizon Youth Summer Program is open to children aged 9 to 17 and will run for four weeks at the At-Turaif Historical District.
Developed by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, the scheme focuses on experiential learning and practical activities to help youngsters develop new skills and fresh ways of thinking.
The program is split into four tracks — World Changers, Diriyah Fusion, Capturing Moments Creating Stories and Diriyah Time Capsule — and comprises courses in subjects as diverse as fashion, art, photography, filmmaking, archaeology, archery and pottery."
fashion, art, photography, filmmaking, archaeology, archery and pottery."
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The organizers said the main objective of the summer program was to inspire young people to think freely and come up with innovative solutions to real world problems.
It also aims to instill the core values of Diriyah and raise cultural awareness.
Founded in 1727 by Imam Muhammad bin Saud, Diriyah has an important place in the Kingdom’s history. At that time, At-Turaif was one of its principal neighborhoods, home to Salwa Palace, which was the seat of government and residence of the royal family.
In 2010, the district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being home to one of the largest mud brick communities in the world. In 2017, King Salman issued a royal decree to establish the DGDA.
The summer program is open from 6-10 p.m. five days a week. More details can be found at dgda.gov.sa/Pages/Diriyah-Horizons.aspx?lang=ar-sa.
