"Hal wa Tarhal"… Off we go to Brazil

August 21, 2025 / 1:56 PM

Sharjah 24: The "Hal wa Tarhal" program, organized by the Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, kicked off as part of its efforts to develop the knowledge of its members, including children, adolescents, and young women aged 6 to 18, and expand their understanding of the importance of culture as a bridge connecting peoples. It also encourages them to read, research, and explore to discover the cultures and civilizations of different countries around the world.

The Mleiha Youth Center witnessed the launch of the first virtual flight, bound for Brazil. Targeting 77 members from various Sharjah Youth Centers, the trip offered an exceptional learning experience through the pages of books. Readers became travelers, and the pages became destinations. The trip opened up broad horizons for them to learn about the lives of the Brazilian people, their customs, and traditions, as well as to discover their culture and most prominent arts.

Sharjah Youth participants learned about the unique elements of Brazilian daily life in an interactive atmosphere through the "Letters from Rio" workshop. During a creative art workshop, they learned about the scarlet macaw, one of the most important environmental symbols and the most beautiful tropical birds, embodying the biodiversity of South America. They enjoyed its vibrant colors, which play a pivotal role in artistic carnivals.

In the "A Flavor of Brazil - Queijo" workshop, participants learned about the most popular Brazilian dishes and the skills needed to prepare famous dishes. They also learned the secrets of preparing distinctive Brazilian and Colombian coffee and tasted their unique flavors. Reading sessions included a selection of stories and books that shed light on important aspects of Brazilian culture and popular heritage through the enjoyment of reading.

In a unique cultural experience, members of the Sajaya Girls of Sharjah will learn how to make fresh pasta in an exceptional way that enhances teamwork skills, as well as discover the secrets of Italian cuisine in an interactive atmosphere held this Thursday evening at Italiere, in the Muwailih area of Sharjah. They will also view information cards about Italian history and educational reading sessions about the most important milestones in Italian culture, completing their journey through practical, applied knowledge in an atmosphere that combines creativity, fun, and deep learning.

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Sharjah Children will participate in the final journey, starting from the Children's Center in Helwan, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This journey will include a series of innovative cultural, artistic, and reading workshops. During these workshops, they will travel to the landmarks of Saudi Arabia's rich heritage through engaging storytelling book reading workshops. They will also participate in the Our Saudi Kitchen workshop, which will provide them with the opportunity to learn how to make famous Saudi foods and coffee-making skills. They will also participate in the Sadu weaving workshop, where they will learn about the most prominent Saudi crafts and the skills of weaving Saudi Sarood fabrics.