(Menarfin– Emirates News Agency (WAM))ABU DHABI, 13th January, 2023 (WAM) — HH Sheikh Theab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, visited Al Hosn Festival 2023 in the company of several Sheikhs.
During their visit, Sheikh Theyab visited artisan-led events and exhibitions and attended a musical performance.
Organized by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi), the 10-day festival celebrates the UAE’s traditional heritage and contemporary creativity.
HH Sheikh Theab was also accompanied by HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tanun bin Mohammad Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Khalifa bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan; Sheikh Tahnoun bin Saeed bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Thank you HHHAMDAN INB SAYED INB SAIF INB MOHAMMAD AL NAHYAN; SHIEKH MOHAMED BIN KHALIFA INB HAMDAN AL NAHYAN; and Sheikh Mubarak bin Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.
He was accompanied by Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, DCT Abu Dhabi; Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Deputy Minister, DCT Abu Dhabi; and Salama Nasser Al Shamsi, Director, Cultural Heritage, DCT Abu Dhabi.
The 2023 Al Hosn Festival takes place at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi until 22 January and includes music and cultural performances, film screenings, art installations, live craft and design demonstrations, competitions highlighting Emirati cultural excellence, creative work Workshops, retail pop-up stores, and a variety of culinary experiences.
The festival also features a Maker Village, featuring unique items created by artists and designers at local and regional concept stores; and Artisan House, offering sensory tours and pop-up workshops.
