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2/16/24, 10:48 AM 21st session of Sharjah Heritage Days to launch 22nd February 2024
Al Musallam indicated that the session would witness the participation of 12 Arab and

international countries: Kuwait, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Turkey,

Slovakia, Montenegro, the United States, in addition to Jeju Province from South Korea,

which will be the guest of honor at this year's festival because of its rich and diverse cultural

and heritage stock, which will be a quality addition to the distinguished journey of the Days.

Regarding the new participations and additions to this year's festival, Al Musallam explained

that the participation of the guest of honour will be represented in an exhibition by the

museums of Jeju Province (South Korea), which will showcase Korean heritage through its

three sections by highlighting the profession of Jeju Haenyeo (female divers), displaying
valuable museum collections, tools, and clothing used in the diving occupation, as well as

the daily life of the Haenyeo people. There will also be live performances to explore the

beauty and precision of traditional Korean craftsmanship, noting that these exhibitions are a

source of inspiration and education for the current and future generations on the enrichment

of the world’s cultural history on the land of Sharjah.

This year's edition is unique with a qualitative Kuwaiti participation presented by the Expo

965 team through a distinctive heritage corner that showcases Kuwaiti cultural heritage,

aspects of manual craftsmanship, as well as inspiring visitors to the platform by sharing the

experience of the team's founder and the owners of personal museums affiliated with the
team.

Additionally, 23 folkloric and Arab community groups as well as international teams will

present 219 artistic shows, with 10 local folk arts being presented on the domestic front.

The SHD Festival continues to showcase the four local Emirati environments: marine,

bedouin, mountainous, and agricultural, through live interaction with the various

environments and providing information about the daily life of each. Visitors will also

experience the second edition of the "Bakers Alley" corner, as well as "SHD" Cuisine,

displays of traditional Emirati and Korean fashion, "SHD" Stage, various television and public
competitions, the heritage games hall, the house of traditional games, the Knowledge Oasis

for young children that includes a theatre stage and the creators' store among the

contributions of the Hemmah UAE Center for individuals with determination, the photography

corner, and the Heritage Walkway surrounded by mobile food carts. SHD markets offer a wide

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