Leisure: VIDEO: Festival springs to life – Gulf Digital News

Leisure: VIDEO: Festival springs to life – Gulf Digital News

THE Spring of Culture Festival is set to return in a completely in-person format for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic curtailed entertainment and public gatherings.

The 16th edition of the popular annual festival, set to run from February 25 until March 31, will showcase a global range of artistic and musical talent alongside lectures and art exhibitions.

“We are looking forward to events returning to normal after a two-year hiatus,” Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) director-general Shaikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa told reporters during a Press conference announcing the line-up of activities.

“We will be following the guidelines set forth by the Health Ministry regarding Covid-19 protocol, but we are looking forward to welcoming people in-person again,” Baca president Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa added.

This year, the festival is being run by Baca, Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research and Al Dana Amphitheatre, in co-operation with Al Riwaq Art Space and Albareh Art Gallery.

Five embassies, namely those of Italy, Pakistan, Germany and Egypt, as well as the Spanish embassy in Kuwait, will be taking part this year, alongside the Aga Khan Music Programme and the Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School, Enki Performing