11 Arab States Share Their Culture in Okaz Souk Fest

Published July 29th, 2019 - 09:44 GMT
Okaz Souk Festival (Shutterstock)
Okaz Souk Festival (Shutterstock)
Highlights
It includes a wide range of exhibits that reflect the diverse cultural and historical reserve of the Kingdom's regions.

The 13th edition of Okaz Souk Festival will host 11 Arab countries to share their cultural and social heritage within "Arab Neighborhood" event, which includes pavilions of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco.

Saudi Arabia will participate with the largest pavilion of up to 6,000 square meters, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

It includes a wide range of exhibits that reflect the diverse cultural and historical reserve of the Kingdom's regions.

"Arab Neighborhood" offers a platform for live shows, museums, an exhibition of fine arts and photography, a library, an open cultural square, workshop halls and a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafes.

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According to SPA, the event also brings visitors of Souk Okaz to 13 capitals of the Arab countries participating in a wonderful journey through their historical and cultural pavilions, popular markets and unique products, as well as experiencing the atmosphere of restaurants and cafes in those countries.

This article has been adapted from its original source.    

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