Levantine culture shines at Riyadh’s Bilad Al-Sham event

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  • Bilad Al-Sham featured a variety of events, including folkloric performances, popular carnivals and musical evenings by Levantine artists

Riyadh: Bilad Al-Sham festivities in Riyadh have showcased Levantine heritage through a series of performances and concerts.

Held at Al-Suwaidi Park as part of Riyadh Season, the cultural experiences attracted a large number of visitors.

Bilad Al-Sham featured a variety of events, including folkloric performances, popular carnivals and musical evenings by Levantine artists, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Visitors also tasted Levantine cuisine and bought traditional clothing as well as handicrafts.

Bilad Al-Sham aimed to provide an enriching cultural experience for people of all ages, combining education and entertainment, the SPA reported.

By highlighting the traditions and culture of the Levant, the event embodied the spirit of coexistence and cultural diversity that Riyadh Season strives to promote.

More than 6 million people have visited Riyadh Season since it launched in October, the General Entertainment Authority said.

The areas contributing to the significant turnout include The Venue, Kingdom Arena, Boulevard City, Boulevard World, Riyadh Zoo, Al-Suwaidi Park and Wonder Garden, among others.