RIYADH: Diriyah Season 2024-25 concluded on Friday evening after more than 100 days of exhibitions, interactive experiences, live performances, and more. The event boosted cultural tourism and fostered cultural exchanges with visitors from around the world.
The season featured 10 main programs across various locations, based around history, arts, culture, architecture, design, poetry, storytelling, performing arts, and culinary arts.
It began with “Enduring Resilience,” an audio-video exhibition celebrating 200 years of the Second Saudi State and the life of its founder, Imam Turki bin Abdullah.
Samri dance events added an authentic cultural touch, and allowed visitors to join performances of this ancient art, creating a unique interactive experience.
The Minzal program invited visitors on a luxury glamping trip in Diriyah’s stunning nature, where they could enjoy local markets, traditional folk tales, and live music performances.
The 850 Interactive Experience allowed visitors to explore Diriyah’s history and landmarks through engaging activities.
The Diriyah Storytelling Festival brought together writers and storytellers, publishers and bookstore owners for cultural activities, literary evenings, and panel discussions featuring more than 150 speakers.
The TYN Festival celebrated mud-brick architecture and its relevance to modern innovation.
Dragone introduced the Souq Wonders experience for the first time during Diriyah Season, with live performances featuring music, magic, trampolining, and tightrope walking.Although the season may have ended, Diriyah’s historic At-Turaif district — a UNESCO World Heritage site — and Bujairi Terrace will continue to welcome visitors to the area.
