Sharjah Heritage Days to feature 29 countries
SHARJAH, 4 days ago The upcoming Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD 2021) will showcase the unique customs and traditions of 29 nations around the world while featuring over 500 events and activities for people of all age groups, a report said. The 18th annual edition of SHD 2021 will run from March 20 – April 10 and is organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), reported Emirates news agency
Wam. Themed Cultural heritage gathers us , this edition of SHD is turning the spotlight on Republic of Montenegro as Guest of Honour. Steeped in history, the Heart of Sharjah district and the Khorfakkan Heritage Area, will be the two hubs of the celebration, where artists, chefs, intellectuals, artisans, and leading cultural entities from the UAE and 29 other countries will be engaging audiences with dances, traditional foods, arts and crafts, clothing, unique to their cultures.
Sharjah Heritage Days returns with 500 events
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Celebration of local and global cultures and food will be held from March 20-April 10.
The 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days promises to be bigger and better with close to 500 events and activities planned in it three-week run.
Steeped in history, the Heart of Sharjah district and the Khorfakkan Heritage Area, will be the two hubs of the celebration from March 20–April 10, where artists, chefs, intellectuals, artisans, and leading cultural entities from the UAE and 29 other countries will be engaging audiences with dances, traditional foods, arts and crafts and clothing unique to their cultures.
SHARJAH: With over 500 events and activities for people of all age groups at the 18th annual edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD 2021), the cultural capital of the region will once again bring together the UAE community and visitors to learn more about and closely experience the unique customs and traditions of 29 nations around the world.
Perhaps the largest and longest celebration of local and global cultures in the UAE and the region, the three-week festival from March 20 – April 10, is organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) and embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to enrich our future by opening a window to our past. Themed ‘Cultural heritage gathers us’, this edition of SHD is turning the spotlight on Republic of Montenegro as Guest of Honour.
With over 500 events and activities will once again bring together the UAE community and visitors to learn more about and closely experience the unique customs and traditions of 29 nations around the world.
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