Celebrate the beauty and diversity of cultures at Al-Suwaidi Park
Entry to this Riyadh Season zone is free…
Once more, it’s that time of year – the wonderful Riyadh Season. And along with this comes a whole gamut of entertainment zones and experiences.
This year, Al-Suwaidi Park – a major landmark in Riyadh that opened in 1983, once again, gets a bright uplift for Riyadh Season’s most vibrant celebration of cultural diversity.
The Al-Suwaidi Festival, which includes nine cultures over 49 days, takes you on a journey around the world through traditional foods, music, dances, and handicrafts.
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The celebrations aim to immerse visitors in different cultures and heritage through an interactive lens.
Taking place from Sunday October 13 to Saturday November 30, the festival at Al-Suwaidi Park draws families and friends out in large groups, many donning traditional and colourful costumes.
Visitors can expect grand parades, a range of live performances that reflect the fascinating folklore and rich cultures, concerts from international stars, lots of tasty treats, and lively bazaars where you can shop for handicrafts and knick-knacks. For the little ones, they can look forward to a kid’s play area and a variety of carnival games.
But what really sets the festival apart will be the incredible atmosphere and energy that buzzes throughout Al-Suwaidi Park during this time.
Feeling peckish? The cultural festival at Al-Suwaidi Park is about many things, and food is one of them. So, be sure to browse through the food stalls and taste your way through a world of flavours.
Here are the nine cultural events that will take place at Al-Suwaidi Park.
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October 13 to 21: Indian Culture
October 22 to 25: Philippines Culture
October 26 to 29: Indonesian Culture
October 30 to November 2: Pakistani Culture
November 3 to 6: Yemeni Culture
November 7 to 16: Sudanese Culture
November 17 to 19: Levantine Culture
November 20 to 23: Bangladeshi Culture
November 24 to 30: Egyptian Culture
Come celebrate, learn, dance, and join in the merriment. Although entry is free, you’re still required to book tickets on the WeBook website or mobile app.
Al-Suwaidi Park, Oct 13 to Nov 30, 4pm to midnight. @riyadhseason
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