RIYADH: As part of the Kingdom’s role as guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair, the Theater and Performing Arts Commission presented a series of live performances at the Saudi pavilion.

The pavilion showcased the diversity of traditional arts and introduced visitors to the richness and historical depth of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The program highlighted traditional art forms from different regions of the Kingdom, offering audiences a comprehensive cultural experience.

The performances demonstrated each art form’s distinctive rhythms, group movements, traditional costumes and tools, as well as their connection to social occasions and celebrations, reflecting Saudi values, history and diverse environments.

The commission’s pavilion saw strong visitor engagement; audiences interacted with the performances and enjoyed their varied rhythms.

It reflects the commission’s efforts to represent the Kingdom in major international cultural forums, and to reinforce Saudi national identity at Arab and international events.

The Saudi pavilion at the fair, which runs until Feb. 16, showcases creativity and fosters cultural dialogue, supporting Vision 2030’s goals of knowledge exchange and cultural leadership.