Bahrain hosts program for International Youth Day, Power of Museums – Youth
Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) has lined up a rich program of events on August 17-27.
The events, part of the celebration of the International Youth Day and Power of Museums – Youth, include workshops, dialogue and discussion sessions with experts and specialists, and tours to introduce and highlight Bahrain’s cultural heritage.
On August 17, a discussion of “The Amphibian Abu Shallakh”, a novel by Dr. Ghazi Al Gosaibi, will be held at 6:30 pm at the Bahrain National Museum.
On Thursday, the “Talk with an Archeologist” session at 6 pm at the Bahrain National Museum aims to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding artefacts, and the proper methods, sound scientific steps, and basic elements that should be followed in order to preserve them.
Registration is required for those who will meet the volunteer team on Friday at 6 pm for a Bahrain National Museum guided tour.
The Museum Scavenger Hunt will also be held on Friday at the Bahrain National Museum, but at 7 pm.
The Art of the story will be highlighted at a writing workshop with Nada Fardan on Saturday. The workshop, for children aged between nine and 13 at the Bahrain National Museum, will review and explore the basic elements of creative writing, through providing an adequate presentation of writing skills, introducing the basic elements of the story.
On August 26, Bu Maher Fort will host an entertainment program with Kashta Tours starting at 5 pm. The program features a guided-tour around Bu Maher Fort. Later participants will join the Kashta tours group.
A discussion on “Object’s Inspiration” will be held on August 27 at 6 pm at Bahrain National Museum. “The discussion panel will explore and shed light on the creative production of artworks inspired by the Object of the Month collection at Bahrain National Museum, by a group of participants specialized in different art forms, such as graphic designers, architects, photographers and illustrators.”
