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2/16/24, 10:48 AM 21st session of Sharjah Heritage Days to launch 22nd February 2024
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah Institute for Heritage and the Head of the

Supreme Committee for the Days, said, “This session coincides with the tenth anniversary of

the founding of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, celebrating the Emirati heritage's originality

and deep roots. We will go back to the initial spark and momentous occasion that marked the

beginning of Sharjah Heritage Days in its first session 22 years ago, emulating the approach,
style, and depth, based on the high directions of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al

Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and confirming the SIH's efforts in

instilling values and reviving spirits to protect the heritage, spreading awareness of its

importance, fostering communication between generations and cultures, celebrating the

storied treasures and symbols of heritage, and returning to the authenticity inherent in

heritage, within an annual tradition eagerly anticipated by heritage enthusiasts and heritage
bearers."

Dr. Al Musallam added, "The 21st edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days comes under the

theme 'Connection', a comprehensive slogan characterised by relevance and importance. It

refers to the necessity of addressing the upcoming challenges and looking forward to the
prospects of heritage. The slogan aligns with the Sharjah Emirate's direction of reinforcing

the value of heritage and instilling it in the youth, linking them with their ancestors' legacies,

connecting with the past, opening up to the future, and enhancing relationships with the

heritage of nations and civilisations worldwide, exploring the relationship between heritage

and generations in this age."

Dr Al Musallam explained that the events of the new session would be held in Sharjah city

from February 22 to March 3, in Al Hamriyah on February 26 and 27, in Dibba Al Hisn on

February 27 and 28, in Khor Fakkan on February 28 and 29, in Kalba on February 29 through
March 1, and finally in Al Dhaid on March 1 and 2. He continued that the agenda of the SHD

would include lectures and discussion sessions on various topics in cultural heritage,

training workshops, and various activities for all age groups, in addition to live displays of

Emirati heritage crafts, presentations of local environments, and traditional games,

supported by artistic performances from national and international folk teams participating in

this annual heritage festival.

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