RIYADH: Al-Bujairi has been transformed into a lively hub of narratives, culture and creativity for the Diriyah Storytelling Festival, part of this year’s Diriyah Season.
Designed to create a direct connection between traditional storytelling and today’s modern, advanced narrative forms, the festival brings together a wide range of literary and cultural experiences in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Diriyah Season, an annual celebration of art, culture and heritage, has once again embraced Riyadh’s winter crowds with programs, workshops and exhibitions highlighting local history.
But the Storytelling Festival stands out, bridging past and present forms of expression with a diverse range of activities in both Arabic and English, engaging locals and foreigners alike.
One of the first experiences, a storytelling venue, allows guests to choose their desired language before they enter a tent with traditional floor seating and decorated cultural handcrafts. After they are offered Saudi coffee, they listen to narrators tell a three-minute story.
