JAZAN: The “This is Jazan” zone, part of this year’s Jazan Festival, has opened to visitors, offering an immersive experience that highlights the region’s history, culture, and modern life.
The zone showcases how Jazan’s diverse landscapes — coasts, mountains, and plains — have shaped its unique lifestyle and rich cultural identity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
All 16 governorates are represented, allowing visitors to explore heritage through traditional crafts, folk arts, and live performances.
Displays feature heritage tools, handicrafts, local products such as honey and ghee, traditional attire, and authentic cuisine, reflecting the diversity of each governorate.
The Al-Aydabi governorate pavilion also provides a deep dive into the region’s heritage, culture, and craftsmanship. Visitors can explore wicker baskets, pottery, wooden chairs, and traditional grain-milling tools.
A honey section highlights Al-Aydabi’s premium varieties, with staff explaining their historical role. Children in traditional attire add color and life, while a coffee-roasting display demonstrates copper pots and Saudi coffee beans, teaching visitors the cultural significance of hospitality.
Running until Feb. 15, the festival offers cultural, entertainment, and folk events across Jazan city and the region, alongside activities at tourist sites, parks, and beaches, reinforcing Jazan’s appeal as a vibrant tourist destination.
