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21st session of Sharjah Heritage Days to launch 22nd February

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SHARJAH, 15th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah
Institute for Heritage (SIH) and Head of the Supreme Committee for Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), revealed that the twenty-first session of Sharjah
Heritage Days would launch on February 22 and continue for 11 days until March 3, under the slogan (Connection), across six cities in the Emirate
of Sharjah, with the participation of 12 Arab and foreign countries, and 27 government entities This was announced during the press conference
held by the SIH this Thursday morning at the headquarters of the Centre for International Cultural Heritage Organisations, affiliated with the
Institute, in the presence of Moon Byung Jun, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Dubai, and Abu Bakr Al Kindi, General Coordinator of
Sharjah Heritage Days, along with a host of dignitaries, officials, and a group of media representatives 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 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

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