RIYADH: The Diriyah Season, themed “Ezek we Malfak” (Your Glory and Refuge), launched on Thursday on the banks of Wadi Safar, situated in the west of Diriyah.
The theme draws inspiration from Diriyah’s authenticity and symbolism as the cradle of the first Saudi state and a center of cultural and historical influence.
The ceremony, organized by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, was held in the presence of Governor of Diriyah Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Turki and other local and international cultural and media figures. It featured artistic performances that evoked the symbolism of “Al-Awja,” a place deeply connected to Diriyah’s history and its position in the Saudi consciousness.
Visual displays, enhanced by lighting techniques and drones, told the story of Wadi Hanifa from its founding to the present day, in a show titled “I Am Al-Awja,” which captivated the audience.
The winners of the “Rawi Al-Diriyah” (Narrator of Diriyah) program, Tamim Al-Harthi and Bader Al-Harbi, also participated in the event, presenting an interactive performance that expressed the Saudis’ connection to Diriyah’s history and national heritage.
