Traditional gaming tournament on way in Bahrain

Manama : The Bab Al Bahrain Mall will host a traditional gaming tournament, along with a range of fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event comes as part of the fourth edition of the Bahrain Shopping Festival, which will run until February 10th, 2018. 

The tournament will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2018, showcasing the Kingdom’s long-standing heritage. This event will host two traditional musical shows, along with an exhibition showcasing the history of traditional handicrafts. 

Games will include the domino and checkers game, which will be refereed by a group of BFA judges including Khalid Isa Al Hiddi. All visitors of the mall can participate in the games; tournament winners will receive cash prizes.

Director of the Shop Bahrain Festival, Yousef Mohamed Al Khan commented: “Such events show our commitment to educating residents and visitors of Bahrain’s long-standing heritage. We are also pleased to host this event at the old Manama Souq, which is considered as one of Bahrain’s most prominent touristic sites.”

Shoppers and visitors can learn more about ‘Shop Bahrain’ through the official website: www.shopbahrain.com or through the account @shopbahrain on the social networking channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The Festival organisers have also launched a dedicated WhatsApp channel on +973 33480480.