Get ready for ‘Sesame Street Live’

Manama : Two major events will be organised by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) next month, it was revealed in a press conference held yesterday at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.
The much acclaimed show, ‘Sesame Street Live’, produced by Vstar Entertainment based in Minneapolis, USA will be hosted for the very first time in April along with the return of the popular ‘Huarfana’ Festival.
“Bahrain will be on centre stage next month as it hosts the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. It is the perfect time to host events during this period as it also coincides with the holidays of many neighbouring countries,” said the Chief Executive Officer of BTEA, Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa.
Further commenting about the events; Director of Tourism Marketing and Promotions at Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority, Yousif Al Khan said: “We anticipate a large turnout for both events as we welcome regional and international visitors to the Kingdom.”
The show ‘Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend’ is based on the popular TV show that brings together a number of popular characters. The interactive show will be held across five days from April 4th – 8th with the first show on April 4th at 6.30pm, followed by shows on April 5th at 3pm and 6.30pm and three daily shows from April 6th-8th at 10am, 3pm and 6.30pm at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Tickets will be sold on Virgin’s website.
The annual Hurafana Festival will return between April 12th – 18th and aims to promote the Kingdom’s rich and diverse traditional handicrafts industry.
The event, held at Bab Al Bahrain, will be exhibiting the different handicrafts such as basket weaving, production of traditional musical instruments and wooden boxes, pottery making, ship building and much more. The event is free of charge and will also include live performances by traditional bands.