Al Bilad newspaper The Kingdom of Bahrain participates in the Katara Award for the Art of Gluttony… and the omnivorous Ahmed Al-Borshid gets first place – 2024-05-02 05:27:57

Bahraini omnivore Ahmed Mishal Al-Borshid won first place in the fourth edition of the Katara Award for the Art of Omnivore, winning the title of “Gulf Omnivore 2024”.

The competition, organized by the General Foundation for the Cultural Village (Katara), concluded its activity on Tuesday, April 30, in the Qatari capital, Doha.

The competition witnessed the competition of 13 omnivores from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, and the Republic of Iraq.

The presence of the Kingdom of Bahrain also included the participation of omnivores Yousef Anwar and Yousef Al-Othman, while Bahraini researcher Mohammed Jamal was a member of the competition’s jury. Bahraini maestro Waheed Al-Khan participated in a symposium on marine singing arts, and the Qalali Folklore Band also presented a special evening as part of the side events.

The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities confirmed that this new cultural achievement is a reflection of the rich history and heritage of the Kingdom and the efforts that have been made for years to preserve folk arts, which are one of the most important elements of Bahrain’s intangible cultural heritage. The Authority explained that, as part of its keenness to represent Bahrain in the best way, it worked to provide all possible facilities for the success of the Kingdom’s participation in the competition, congratulating Al-Naham Al-Borshid on his victory and achieving this distinguished title.

The artistic fields of the Al-Nahma Art competition included: Al-Hawari, Yamal, Khatfa, Al-Jib and Al-Makhmoos, in addition to the Al-Fajri arts: Al-Adsani, Al-Haddadi, Al-Hasawi, Al-Makhloufi and Al-Bahri. The art of Al-Nahma is one of the authentic Gulf arts associated with sea voyages, diving, and the pearl trade.

The Kingdom of Bahrain is distinguished from other sister countries by its great interest in pearling heritage, as the city of Muharraq includes the “Pearling Path: Witness of an Island Economy,” which is a path that extends for a distance of 3.5 kilometers within the historic city and includes many historical buildings, public squares, and visitor centers. It has also succeeded The Kingdom registered Al-Fajri’s art on the UNESCO list of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.