Bahrain beaches festival begins in great style

  • Date: 08-Jul-2022
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Bahrain
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Bahrain beaches festival begins in great style

The “Bahrain Beaches Festival” was launched last evening by the Minister of Tourism, Fatima bint Jafar Al Sairafi, at Bilaj Al Jazayer. This is the first event of its kind, organised by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) as part of its efforts to enrich the summer season in Bahrain with several activities and events that attract tourists and visitors, in addition to, encouraging internal tourism for citizens and residents.

According to BTEA, this festival starts at Bilaj Al Jazayer, in collaboration with other distinctive beaches such as Marassi Beach and “Water Garden City” beach, which will continue until August 27, incorporating a full programme of events, such as live music acts, children’s activities and games, variety of food trucks and vendors with plenty of photo opportunities.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Al Sairafi said: “This festival comes within the framework of the BTEA’s programme, which includes various activities that attract tourists, citizens, and residents throughout the year. We aim to activate the potential of Bahraini beaches as a mainstay of tourist attractions in the Kingdom, and we invite everyone to go to the festival.”

Ms Al Sairafi also pointed out that this festival comes to support the private tourism sector facilities