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Al-Jenadriyah (Arabic: مهرجان الجنادرية) is a cultural and heritage festival held in Jenadriyah (or Janadriyah[1]) near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia each year, lasting for two weeks. It is organised by the National Guard, and the first was held in 1985.[2] Activities include a camel race, performance of local music and dancing of the Ardha and the Mizmar. The festival draws more than one million visitors every year.[2] The festival "normally falls during the month of February or March...Long ago, Janadriyah was known as 'Rowdhat Souwais' and was mentioned by numerous historians and writers."[1]
Events
The festival opens with the opening ceremony master, and then varied events held, including:
- Camel racing
- Operetta
- Horse racing and endurance
- Folk poetry
- Popular market
- Arts and popular games
- Unique heritage of the regions
- Folk costumes
- Book fair
- Centre for documentation and pictures
- Governmental institutions and companies
- Host country of the world to participate in the festival. In 2010, the French Republic participated in the Jenadriyah 25.
- Display of traditional crafts such as pottery, weaving, woodwork, metalwork, and leatherwork
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mohammad Nowfal, Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia, Splendid Arabia website. Retrieved 2010-08-23
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival, SAMIRAD, the Saudi Arabian Market Information Resource.