RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture is organizing Saudi Cultural Week which will take place at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania, from Sept. 16-20.
The event will promote cultural exchange between the two countries, giving the Albanian public the chance to experience Saudi culture and strengthen shared ties, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.
The week will feature participation from Saudi Arabia’s heritage, music, film, libraries, literature, culinary arts, fashion, and theater commissions.
Also participating are the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy.
These entities will present a program reflecting the richness of Saudi culture, the SPA added.
The program will include musical and performing arts shows, an exhibition of rare Arabic manuscripts, screenings of Saudi films, and displays of traditional fashion.
It will also feature an Arabic calligraphy exhibition and presentations on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, along with offering authentic Saudi hospitality with traditional coffee.
Culinary arts presentations, workshops for practitioners and artists from both countries, and panel discussions with intellectuals and authors will also be featured.
The Year of Handicrafts 2025 initiative is participating with an informative pavilion highlighting the historic and cultural significance of handicrafts.
