12 days of heritage and arts at Hatta Cultural Nights

12 days of heritage and arts at Hatta Cultural Nights

DUBAI- Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is organising the second edition of the Hatta Cultural Nights in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to bring about comprehensive development in Hatta and enrich its cultural and artistic scene, with activities that deepen the public's relationship with heritage and increase their knowledge of the region to stimulate cultural tourism.

Hatta Cultural Nights, which will be held from 21st December, 2022, to 1st January 2023, celebrates Emirati heritage, folklore, music, and poetry.

The festival, hosted at the Hatta Heritage Village, which recently underwent comprehension redevelopment as part of the efforts of the Supreme Committee to Oversee the Development of Hatta, highlights the culture of the mountainous environment in Hatta and the local expressions. This culturally rich celebration comes as part of Dubai Culture’s support of the Dubai Destinations initiative.

Mariam Al Tamimi, Acting Director of the Heritage Sites Department at Dubai Culture, affirmed the importance of the various activities offered within the festival, saying,“Hatta Cultural Nights spotlights the nature and rich history of Hatta, like customs, traditions and cultural heritage, to strengthen its position on the cultural tourism map."

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