- Arab traditions also play an important role in Saudi life
- There will be a pavilion displayed Arabic calligraphy, where many Saudi calligraphers will provide lessons
JEDDAH: The General Culture Authority is taking part in the “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Culture and Heritage” exhibition, organized by the King Abdul Aziz Research Center (Darah) in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, from July 18 to 20.
A variety of events reflecting the Kingdom’s culture will be displayed. These include a pavilion showing Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, the traditionally female interior wall decoration, an ancient art form considered as a key element of the identity of the region of Asir, added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
There will also be a pavilion dedicated to Arabic calligraphy, where many Saudi calligraphers will provide lessons in the history of Arabic calligraphy and types for visitors, as well as the pavilion of Arab hospitality to introduce visitors to the hospitality of the Kingdom.