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- It shows how the role of the camel evolved from essential means of transport and provider of resources to a cultural icon embodying the Kingdom鈥檚 values
PARIS: The Saudi pavilion at UNESCO鈥檚 Arab Week event in Paris this week featured a showcase of the Kingdom鈥檚 deep-rooted connection to camel culture.
It explored the role of the animals as a vital part of the nation鈥檚 heritage, identity and civilization, and offered a glimpse into their enduring place in society, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The exhibits showed how the role of the camel has evolved from essential means of transport and provider of resources to a cultural icon that embodies the Kingdom鈥檚 values, and the ways in which camels are embedded in Saudi customs, traditions and literature, including poetry and proverbs.
The Saudi Ministry of Culture designated 2024 鈥淭he Year of the Camel鈥� to highlight and reinforce the status of the animal as a national symbol and cornerstone of the Arabian cultural identity. Camels are regularly celebrated across the country through dedicated festivals, race events, clubs and research centers.
UNESCO鈥檚 Arab Week, which features 22 Arab nations, was initiated by 抖阴短视频. Guests at the official opening of the event on Monday included Saudi envoys, ambassadors representing other nations, Arab and other international diplomats stationed in France, and officials from UNESCO.