The third Forum and Exhibition for Handicrafts kicked off here on Monday with 300 productive families, businesspeople, companies and government institutions participating in the event.
The forum aims to help men and women contribute to the development of the country’s economy, create jobs, efficient production and skills in arts and crafts.
The women’s side of the event is being held under the auspices of Princess Nouf bint Muqrin Al-Saud while the men’s section was opened by Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Amri, the director of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, Makkah branch.
Princess Nouf said such events help preserve the heritage and ensure a better image of the Kingdom abroad.
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Saudi handicrafts forum aims to help create jobs
Saudi handicrafts forum aims to help create jobs
Traditional rababah music draws crowds at camel festival
RIYADH: The rababah, a locally made traditional single-string instrument originating from Bedouin communities, has drawn interest from visitors to the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, which runs until Jan. 2, the Saudi Press Agency reports.
The instrument is played by drawing a bow across its single string while the fingers of the other hand control the pitch.
It is often accompanied by sung poetic verses in a blend of music and oral tradition.
The Northern Borders region principality is hosting a display of rababah music at the Ministry of Interior’s Security Oasis exhibition at the camel festival.
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