Saudi cultural event aims to put theater, performing arts in spotlight

The show, which runs until Saturday in the Blue hall, aims to increase awareness about the theater and performing arts sector in the Kingdom and around the world. (SPA)
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Updated 01 December 2023
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Saudi cultural event aims to put theater, performing arts in spotlight

  • The Argentinian shows, which conclude on Dec. 5., have included circus and magic performances, a jungle show, and classic plays such as “Cinderella” and “Alice in Wonderland”

RIYADH: The Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission organized the eighth Urban Art event as part of a series of Argentinian shows being held at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

The show, which runs until Saturday in the Blue Hall, aims to increase awareness about the theater and performing arts sector in the Kingdom and around the world.




The show, which runs until Saturday in the Blue hall, aims to increase awareness about the theater and performing arts sector in the Kingdom and around the world. (SPA)

After kicking off with a hip-hop performance, the show has featured acrobatics, bike jumps and skateboards, and showcased football skills to a background of tango music.

An accompanying educational exhibition included dishes presented by local Argentinian and Latin American restaurants. There were also specially designed photo booths and a shop selling Argentinian products and costumes.

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• An accompanying educational exhibition included dishes presented by local Argentinian and Latin American restaurants.

• There were also specially designed photo booths and a shop selling Argentinian products and costumes.

The Argentinian shows, which conclude on Dec. 5., have included circus and magic performances, a jungle show, and classic plays such as “Cinderella” and “Alice in Wonderland.”

In addition, the shows also help to bolster the Saudi Culture Ministry’s efforts to boost international cultural exchange, one of the goals of Vision 2030.  

 

 

 


Saudi crown prince receives written message from South Korean president

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi crown prince receives written message from South Korean president

  • The message related to relations between the Kingdom and South Korea and was handed over to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The message related to relations between the Kingdom and South Korea and was handed over to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a meeting with the presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik in Riyadh.

During the meeting, Saudi-South Korean relations were reviewed and a number of issues of common interest were discussed.