Today in Bahrain

THE CHRONICLES OF SHAMAL

Time : 11am to 1pm

Venue: Al Riwaq Art Space

The Shamal trilogy is an epic adventure that has Bahrain as its backup and includes characters from old Bahraini fables. Anna Thackray, a British artist living in Bahrain is a trailblazer in her industry being trhe first Bahrain based expat female comic book creator and publisher.

BAHRAIN ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Time : 4pm to 9pm

Venue: Bahrain National Museum

Bahrain Heritage Festival has gained worldwide reputation since its launch in 1992. This year the Heritage Festival which is in its 24th edition is titled under “Rhythms of Bahrain”. The festival offers a chance to see some of Bahrain’s finest craftsmen at work- basket weaving, pottery, handicrafts etc. Visitors, locally and internationally, are dazzled every year with exhibits relating to Bahrain’s tradition and culture and the distinctiveness of Bahrain’s music and folk-dance, flavours of the kingdom.

TAFATEEF

Time : 7.30pm

Venue: Cultural Hall

Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Palm Association, an Arabian Night-themed ball will take place on 21 April. The event will feature live entertainment, silent auction of original artwork and photographic prints of local artists and photographers . Raffle draw for international flights, exotic hotel stays, jewellery and much more. All proceeds will go to the Feed A Family program.