Let's plant a smile
Manama : The curtains were raised on the third edition of the ‘Khalid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival For National Clubs, Youth Centres and People With Disability’ aimed at empowering the youth in the fields of cultural and humanitarian works.
This year’s edition is themed #Let’s_Plant_A_Smile.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Association and Honourary President of the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation deputised Hisham bin Mohammed Al Jowder to attend the opening ceremony held at Muharraq Model Youth Centre.
“The continuation of the festival for the third consecutive year proves its success and the popularity,” said the Minister hailing the supporting stances and initiatives of Shaikh Khalid.
On the occasion of the launching of the festival, Shaikh Khalid highlighted the importance of theatres art among the youth, reiterating that the festival aims to support Bahraini youth in the cultural and artistic fields.
The festival, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs and the Media Office of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, will conclude on October 21.
The highlight of the opening ceremony was the performances by Bahraini artists Jamal Al-Ghailan, Hisham Al-Shurooqi and Yusuf Al-Najdi.
Veteran Bahraini actors, cooperating authorities including the Ministry of Education, Isa Cultural Centre, Kanoo Cultural Centre, Muharraq Model Youth Centre and the Family of Authors and Writers and participating teams were honoured during the opening ceremony.
Participating teams are: Tubli Club, Galali Club, Zallaq Youth Centre, Karzakkan Youth Centre, Hamad Town Youth Centre, Al-Hala Club, Al-Jasra Youth Centre, Budaiya Club, Buhair Youth Centre, Shakhoora Youth Centre, Barbar Club and the National Foundation for the Services of People With Disabilities, East Riffa Youth Centre, Buri Club and Al-Naeem Youth Centre.
An art gallery was also inaugurated on the sidelines of the festival, which showcases the works of Bahraini artists.
12 plays, 18 days
Local youth centres and clubs will perform 12 plays during the 18-day festival, which also include three additional shows.
Galali Cultural and Sports Club will perform today the second play of the festival titled “A Safe Place for Insanity”. The play directed by Abdulrahman Faqeehi will begin at 7:30 pm.
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