111,365 visitors, with the presence of more than 700 guests and participating delegations
During the 11 days, the Sharjah Heritage Days, under the supervision of about 130 researchers, specialists, and supervisors, held 362 events, including 38 cultural stories, 25 dialogue sessions, and 107 open competitive contests. There were 272 artistic performances presented by 36 art groups and the organization of 9 exhibitions and about 21 specialized publications, and 5 new signings and launches, all accomplished during 616,000 working hours, with 111,365 visitors and more than 700 guests and participating delegations.
Ahmed Al Birq: Celebrating the efforts of success partners
Ahmed Salim Al Bairaq, Chairman of the Media Committee for the 21st Sharjah Heritage Days, Director of Corporate Communications at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, along with Abu Bakr Al Kindi, the General Coordinator of Sharjah Heritage Days, honored the sponsoring entities and all the committees and distinguished employees who stood behind the success of the events. Ahmed Salim Al Bairaq said, "The honor is a celebration of the efforts of the success partners, including sponsors, and the efforts of unsung heroes who watched over every little and big need of the festival, reflecting on its success and distinction. We owe them all thanks and appreciation," noting that the support and cooperation provided by these entities had the greatest impact on achieving the festival's goals.
On this occasion, Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) and Head of the Supreme Committee for Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), said: "We are pleased to conclude a successful season of the 21st edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days, and we are proud and delighted by the echoes it generated, which enhanced the status of our Emirati heritage regionally and worldwide. Undoubtedly, all achievements would not have been possible without the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the translation of his vision of the importance of the past in building a bright future."
The accomplished success is a multiplied responsibility to preserve the achievements
In the same context, Abu Bakr Al Kindi, the General Coordinator of the Sharjah Heritage Days, said: “The organization of heritage events befitting the cultural stature of the Emirate of Sharjah— in art, culture, and heritage—requires knowledge, artistry, and planning. We have made great, sincere efforts towards this, and we see the success achieved as a multiplied responsibility to maintain the achievements. We hope we have fulfilled our duties as we look forward now to the next edition with great zeal, ambition, and determination to continue the success."
Additionally, the number of participants reached 600 exhibitors, representing 12 countries, and more than 30 governmental and supporting entities participated. Approximately 202 volunteers registered a significant number, totaling around 10,517 hours of work. Moreover, the SHD' events on social media platforms recorded more than 17,000 views by local, regional, and international followers interested in the field of heritage arts.
Book signing ceremony of the 21st edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days
In an annual celebratory tradition, and with the presence of a group of researchers and specialists interested in local folk heritage, the cultural café witnessed on the closing day a book signing ceremony for the 21st edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days. This book sheds light on the SHD' activities, events, segments, and its artistic and cultural aspects. Several researchers presented their efforts in this book, expressing their hope that it will become one of the most important cultural heritage references in the future.
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