RIYADH: Residents of Al-Madana Heritage Village in Al-Namas governorate have been celebrating local heritage during a Ramadan event held as part of a community initiative, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Launched by Governor of Asir Region Prince Turki bin Talal, the initiative aims to enhance community engagement and promote cultural heritage as a sustainable development resource.
The event showcased the village’s heritage identity, aiming to position it as a notable tourist destination. It evoked daily life from the past and embodied social values that shaped the region.
Activities included plowing fields with oxen, threshing wheat by hand, and simulating the historical reception of pilgrims heading to Makkah.
Traditional methods for preparing charitable meals were also demonstrated, highlighting ancient customs.
The event attracted broad participation from residents and officials, showing community cohesion in preserving and promoting heritage as part of regional tourism.
Organizers said that the event was a model for activating cultural heritage as a pillar of sustainable development, enhancing tourism in northern Asir and elevating heritage villages as cultural destinations.
