Tariq Abdulhakim Museum to mark 1st anniversary with celebrations

The Tariq Abdulhakim Museum in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district will host events and activities to commemorate its first anniversary from Dec. 27. (SPA)
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  • The two-day celebration will be held under the slogan “A Melody Between Heritage and the Future”

RIYADH: The Tariq Abdulhakim Museum in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district will host events and activities to commemorate its first anniversary from Dec. 27

The two-day celebration will be held under the slogan “A Melody Between Heritage and the Future.”

It will highlight the museum’s most significant milestones since its establishment and its contributions to showcasing Saudi musical heritage while fostering national identity, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Events include live musical performances, guided tours within the museum, theatrical activities and a light show projected onto the museum’s facade.

The Tariq Abdulhakim Museum, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses a collection of the artist’s personal belongings, musical compositions and audiovisual materials.

It also features a music research center, providing researchers with access to an extensive music archive, with the aim of preserving intangible cultural heritage.