Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development on Monday unveiled its programme of cultural and national events organised on the occasion of the 46th National Day Celebrations. Events will take place with the participation of more than 27 countries over six days from November 29 until December 4 in Dubai City Walk and a number of the ministry’s cultural centres around the country.
This year’s events include performances by folk bands from 30 countries, heritage villages, art exhibitions, murals, in addition to art and cultural activities across the country. Cultural centres will additionally organise more than 100 various activities ranging from carnivals, murals, art, theatre and folk performances, competitions, crafts workshops and book fairs.
Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre
Abu Dhabi Cultural Centre will be home to an “Arts Bazar”, which is an outdoor market displaying and selling art paintings in a national atmosphere.
Umm Al Quwain Cultural Centre
46th National Day events will be launched in the presence of Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain and Member of the Federal Supreme Council. Events will start with a performance of a national operetta, in addition to a women’s paper exhibition, students theatrical performance, mural, entertainment and educational games, Emirati chef, face painting, kids cinema, folk games and cultural competitions.
Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre
Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre will organise a miniature city including the country’s most famous landmarks, in addition to folk art performances, operettas, cultural competitions, art galleries and a special corner dedicated to support and sell products of small and medium projects by Emirati youth.
Ajman Cultural Centre
Ajman Cultural Centre is organising a traditional fashion show by Emirati designers, a book exhibition, poetry evenings and cooking competitions. In addition to a corner where visitors can try traditional clothes and Arabic coffee and get introduced to the services offered by the ministry.
Al Fujairah Cultural Centre
Events of Al Fujairah Cultural Centre will commence with a national parade, a group wedding, best national day picture competition and the national market. Events will also include folk shows, games, the best national dress competition, operetta, children’s area and cultural competitions.
Al Dhafra Cultural Centre and Masafi Cultural Centre
Both centres will include spirit of the union murals, arts and creativity oases, parades, cultural competitions, police dogs shows and carnivals.
Dibba Al Fujairah Cultural Centre
Dibba Al Fujairah Cultural Centre will also include a mural, health and blood donation pavilion, national market, classic bikes and cars exhibition, and the second of December parade and an exhibition.
