An Inside Look Into Saudi Heritage
On that very day, the Saudi National Commission of ICOMOS held two events. One art event, in its first edition, was held at Tasami Creative Lab in Serafi Mall in Jeddah, which coincided with another event in At-Turaif Historical District in Diriyah in association with Al Diriyah Gate Development Authority. Through these events, three winners were awarded in-kind and financial prizes.
Every year, 'World Heritage Day' takes place on the 18th of April, also known as 'International Day of Monuments and Sites.' The day is celebrated globally by making various activities and events. International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), headquartered in Paris, is a non-governmental organization aimed at preserving World’s monuments with branches worldwide. Saudi ICOMOS is one division of many, specialized in protecting the assets of Saudi cultural heritage.
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