AN array of cultural events featuring, art, music and highlighting Bahrain’s heritage have been lined up to mark National Day and Accession Day.
Organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) today’s festivities start with the launch of the ‘Made in Bahrain’ brand at Al Jasra Crafts Centre from 10am to 5pm.
The brand aims to globally highlight Bahrain’s traditional craft products, including ship-making, weaving, pottery, palm leaves, kurar, traditional costumes, engraving on gypsum, nakda and more.
“These products are a cultural expression withstanding the test of time, one that is reflective of national identity,” a Baca spokesperson said.
Tomorrow, a Martyr’s Day Workshop for Children will be held at the same venue conducted by Baca director-general of Culture and Arts Shaikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa.
“The workshop is inspired by jasmine flowers as they are a symbol of hope,” the spokesman added.
Celebrations commenced last night with the night-long ‘Manama Doesn’t Sleep’ celebration commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the Bahrain National Museum. It started with a tour of exhibits, followed by an exhibition called ‘Inspirations of a Book’.
The 10th volume of the Atyaf book series, titled ‘The Rahbani Brothers – Innovation that Transcends Time’ about renowned Lebanese musical siblings, Assi and Mansour Rahbani, was then launched before Saad Jawad took to the outdoor stage at the Bahrain National Theatre for his ‘Prince of Wisdom’ concert.
A cooking challenge and a feast followed and the Our Year of Art movie was screened in the early hours. Attendees were treated to another concert as dawn approached, courtesy of the Harmony Music Initiative.
On Friday, World Arabic Language Day will be commemorated through a seminar held at the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage at 6pm, followed by a series of events featured in the schedule (right).
The opening of the Bani Jamra Naseej Factory will commence on December 23 at 3pm. “Architecturally, this factory is influenced by its location as Leopard Banchini drew inspiration from the memory of the palm tree materials once used for construction,” the Baca spokesman added.
“It provides a shaded space within to incubate weaving and spinning works and the factory includes units for weaving using authentic traditional methods, as well as workshops teaching this craft and a shop for products.”
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