RIYADH: The closing day of a Riyadh event celebrating Pakistani culture was held on Monday evening, with celebrations of Indonesian culture set to begin on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Ministry of Media held the Pakistan Culture Days as part of the Global Harmony 2 initiative, organized in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority. The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s Quality of Life Program, which aims to enhance the culture, entertainment, sports, and tourism sectors.
Hosted at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of Riyadh Season’s zones, the event featured cultural and entertainment activities and was attended by thousands of visitors.
The closing day featured performances by leading Pakistani singers, along with traditional shows, dances, circus acts and crafts displays.
Throughout the course of the Pakistan Culture Days, which began on Saturday, there were also performances by folk groups and interactive presentations by students from a Pakistani school in Saudi Arabia.
The ministry invited members of the Pakistani community and residents of all nationalities to visit the event site and enjoy its diverse programs, noting that the initiative promotes cultural exchange and underscores the Kingdom’s role as a meeting point for global communities and a hub of cultural creativity.
The Indonesian cultural events kick off on Tuesday, featuring numerous concerts with leading singers and influencers, as well as around 70 performers presenting traditional Indonesian arts and folklore.
Indonesia’s events offer visitors a range of traditional craft and food stations, children’s entertainment and interactive activities, reflecting the depth and diversity of Indonesian culture, all within a space designed for audiences of all ages to enjoy authentic heritage and arts.
Global Harmony was first launched last year by the Ministry of Media.
This year’s initiative aims to showcase 14 world cultures represented by resident communities in the Kingdom, including the Philippines (Dec. 5-8); Uganda (Dec. 9-10); Ethiopia (Dec. 11-13) and Sudan (Dec. 14-20).
