Jenadriyah

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 Ardah 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

References

^ ^a ^b Mohammad Nowfal, Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia, Splendid Arabia website. Retrieved 2010-08-23
^ ^a ^b Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival, SAMIRAD, the Saudi Arabian Market Information Resource.

Official website of the Festival

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[SS01-1] Mohammad Nowfal, Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia, Splendid Arabia website. Retrieved 2010-08-23

[SI01-2] Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival, SAMIRAD, the Saudi Arabian Market Information Resource.

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