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SUMMARY:Al Hosn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Two weeks of Emirati culture\, past and present – “a living expression of Abu Dhabi’s cultural heritage” – in what is probably the traditional heart of Abu Dhabi. \nBuilding on the success of the last festival\, the 2025 event sees the return of the traditional crafts area Makers Space – “through a rich programme of workshops\, talks and design showcases\, guests can learn skills for camping\, adventure and navigating the environment\, and explore how a deep history of life lived in harmony with the landscape is echoed in fresh approaches to design in the UAE today”. \nAlso returning is the Gahwa Championships for the preparation of traditional Arabic coffee; House of Artisans will present Al Teeb\, a celebration of traditional Emirati perfumery; and isitors can also learn more about Emirati culture with Sanad Al Sanaa\, a play showcasing national values like hospitality\, solidarity and cooperation.  \nThe festival’s rousing main show\, created in partnership with Abu Dhabi Heritage Police\, brings together shadow-play projections\, grand poetry recitals\, and a performance of the traditional Al Tcholeeb – horseriders chant poetry in rhythm with their horses’ hooves as they celebrate their victorious return to Qasr Al Hosn. \nNew this year is a Women’s Majlis\, rooted in the desert environment\, and a chance to get up close and personal with the hunting animals of the region. There are performances\, souks\, F&B\, arts and crafts\, family workshops\, camels\, poetry\, film\, gaming\, fashion\, and more … \nThe full programme is here. The festival open 4pm to 11pm every day. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/al-hosn-festival/
LOCATION:Al Hosn\, Abu Dhabi
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SUMMARY:Sikka Art and Design Festival
DESCRIPTION:The latest edition of what is being presented as one of Dubai Culture’s flagship initiatives is back in Al Shindagha Historic District. We’re not sure exactly what you’ll get this year – the website wasn’t working when last we tried it\, though you may have better luck; there seems to be no overall directory/guide available; and the Instagram feed is busy but somewhat incoherent. \nStill\, we’re promised “a rich agenda filled with exhibitions\, programmes\, activities\, live performances\, visual arts\, unique culinary experiences and beyond … a celebration of art which focuses on supporting and showcasing the works of Emirati\, UAE and GCC-based artists”. \nWe do know that something over 40 public art pieces and installations will be displayed across 19 houses and en plein air around Al Shindagha. The festival programme has more than 450 workshops\, talks and panel discussions\, over 100 live performances\, 13 theatrical shows\, and six orchestral performances (among them performances by the Firdaus Orchestra\, the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra\, and the Dubai City Sound ensemble). \nThe last Sikka Art and Design Festival apparently attracted nearly 162\,000 visitors. “This year’s edition promises to raise the bar even higher\,” opines the press release. It must be worth checking out …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sikka-art-and-design-festival-3/
LOCATION:Al Shindagha\, Dubai Creek\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Festival
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