Sharjah Heritage Days kicks off in Al Hamriyah

The inauguration was attended by His Excellency Humaid Saif bin Samha Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Municipal Council in Al Hamriyah, His Excellency Saeed Obaid Bouvier Al Shamsi, Director of the Emiri Diwan in Al Hamriyah, His Excellency Humaid Ali Al Ali, Deputy Chairman of Al Hamriyah Region Council, His Excellency Humaid Fayez Al Shamsi, Vice President of the Municipal Council, His Excellency Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriyah Municipality, and a large number of attendees, families, and those interested in heritage.

It is noteworthy that a number of institutions participate in the implementation with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage including Al Hamriyah Municipality, the Municipal Council of Al Hamriyah Region, the Emiri Diwan, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Sharjah Museums Authority, Al Hamriyah District Council, the Social Services Department, the Sharjah Ladies Club,  Al Hamriyah Club, Al Hamriyah Art Center, Sharjah Museums Authority, Sharjah Police General Headquarters, schools in Al Hamriyah and Al Shula Private School.

Visitors and guests of the Heritage Days in Al Hamriyah were interested with the workshops related to folklore, and were briefed on the activities taking place in various parts of the Heritage Village in Al Hamriyah, most notably interactive, folkloric and popular theatrical performances  that were implemented through schools in Al Hamriyah region, as well as traditional songs, acting scenes, folk and sports games and cultural events.

Artistic activities and popular dances were presented by international teams and a number of heritage teams, and competitions for children accompanying by their parents were implemented and valuable gifts and prizes were distributed, which added great joy and brought pleasure to those who deserve it from the various participating groups and visitors.

His Excellency Humaid Saif bin Samha Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Al Hamriyah Region, said that holding Sharjah Heritage Days activities in Al Hamriyah comes within the framework of the insightful vision and wise directives of Sharjah Ruler in representing the heritage aspects of reviving memory and arranging for a prosperous future.

For his part, His Excellency Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriya Municipality, praised the great role of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,  Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in promoting heritage and folklore in the conscience of the people of the Emirate of Sharjah, and His Highness's support for folklore and heritage in various countries of the world and His Highness' continuous effort to support organizations working in this field, and the establishment of heritage and cultural centers in the countries of the world. He also praised the cooperation of various departments, bodies and institutions in the Sharjah government and their keenness to participate in the activities of Al Hamriyah Heritage Days, praising the efforts made by the Sharjah Heritage Institute, represented by its Chairman His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Musallam, for their continuous communication and follow-up, and their main role in preserving the heritage, its identity, its popular components, and the legacy of fathers and grandfathers, stressing that the Sharjah Heritage Days have become a civilized window that sheds light on the authenticity of the past, the nobility of the present, and the bright future.