‘Sharjah Heritage Days’ opens with over 500 exciting activities

‘Sharjah Heritage Days’ opens with over 500 exciting activities

Artistes regale audiences with an enthralling performance on the unveiling of Sharjah Heritage Days. Kamal Kassim/Gulf Today The long-awaited Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) raised the curtain on Saturday, promising the UAE public a rich and vibrant showcase of the unique customs and traditions of 29 nations around the world with over 500 events and activities. Over the next three weeks, the 18th edition of SHD will run its course in the heritage area at Heart of Sharjah, introducing UAE residents and visitors of all age groups to the unique historical, cultural, literary, artistic and customary elements that define the sociocultural fabric of the UAE as well as of 29 countries participating in SHD 2021. Themed 'Cultural heritage gathers us', this edition of SHD hosts the Republic of Montenegro as Guest of Honour, and the Republic of Kazakhstan as Distinguished Guest. On the inaugural day, visitors immersed in spectacular sights and sounds of the venue, adorned with the national flags of participating countries, while the main courtyards at Heart of Sharjah came alive with colourful performances of traditional Emirati Ayyala and Andima arts and dances, in addition to folk shows from Belarus, Kazakhstan, India and Lebanon. An introductory tour of the