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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 assortment of traditional foods, diverse

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