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Threads of tradition unite at ‘Kuwaiti Art Night’

Threads of tradition unite at ‘Kuwaiti Art Night’

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Kuwait's Artists Association concluded its cultural season with 'Kuwaiti Art Night,' a heritage and folk celebration.
  • The event featured performances by the Kuwaiti Art Troupe, showcasing traditional arts and strengthening national identity.
  • The association aims to preserve Kuwaiti heritage and pass it on to younger generations through cultural programs.

Kuwait's Artists Association recently celebrated its cultural and artistic season finale with "Kuwaiti Art Night," an event dedicated to heritage and folk traditions. Held at the association's headquarters, the gathering drew a notable crowd of social, cultural, artistic, and media figures.

Kuwaiti Art Night is part of the association’s cultural and national mission to preserve Kuwaiti heritage in all its forms and enhance its presence in society.

— Zubair Khalifa Al-OmairiChairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwaiti Artists Association, explaining the event's purpose.

The Kuwaiti Art Troupe, under the direction of Fahad Al-Haqan, presented a vibrant performance. Their acts highlighted a range of Kuwaiti folk and heritage arts, reflecting the nation's rich cultural tapestry and the spirit of its past. These contemporary interpretations aimed to preserve the authenticity of traditional arts while affirming their ongoing relevance.

The evening fostered an atmosphere of camaraderie and cultural exchange, reinforcing national identity and introducing younger audiences to Kuwait's authentic cultural components. The audience showed strong appreciation for the troupe's performances, which included traditional pieces like “Ya Kuwait Ya Al-Habiba” and “Ala Yodan.”

Folk arts are not merely theatrical performances, but a living record that preserves the memory of society, its values, customs, and traditions, reflecting the journey of forefathers and their contributions to building the nation.

— Zubair Khalifa Al-OmairiDescribing the significance of folk arts.

Zubair Khalifa Al-Omairi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated that "Kuwaiti Art Night" aligns with the association's mission to safeguard Kuwaiti heritage. He emphasized the association's commitment to preserving popular, cultural, and artistic traditions and passing them to successive generations. Al-Omairi described folk arts as a living record of societal memory, values, and customs, representing the journey of Kuwait's ancestors. He added, "We are continuously working to develop our cultural, artistic, and heritage programs to achieve the association’s goals of raising awareness about the importance of national heritage."

We are continuously working to develop our cultural, artistic, and heritage programs to achieve the association’s goals of raising awareness about the importance of national heritage.

— Zubair Khalifa Al-OmairiHighlighting the association's ongoing efforts.
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