Type of activity
Best Practice, Cooperation Project, Event
Topics
Academic | Scientific, Communication, Creative Economy, Cultural Identity, Economic Development, Education, Food Security and Food Justice, Policies, Sustainability, Tourism, Traditional Knowledge
Start Date
2021-12-19
End Date
2030-12-19
Connection to other Creative Fields
Craft & Folk Arts, Music
SDGs
End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Quality education, Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Ensure access to water and sanitation for all, Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy, Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Reduce inequality within and among countries, Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources, Conserving life on land, Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies, Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Buraydah organizes an annual date carnival starting in August, celebrating the cultural and gastronomic heritage of dates while fostering economic and social development. Known as “the golden season” by farmers, this festival lasts two to three months and serves as a platform to highlight the cultural significance and economic potential of Saudi Arabia’s date industry.
The carnival spotlights Saudi Arabia’s golden jewels and brings with it numerous cultural and economic opportunities, including thousands of seasonal jobs for youths, local farmers, and productive families, reflecting the festival’s commitment to empowering communities and promoting inclusive growth.
The carnival also positions Buraydah as an agricultural tourist destination, offering a wide range of activities to ensure a remarkable experience for visitors and establish a hub for innovations in agricultural techniques in terms of production quality and environmental protection.
Expected outcomes: The carnival aims to preserve the cultural heritage of dates while reinforcing the market growth, promoting Buraydah as an agricultural and tourist destination, and supporting the local community. The carnival also encourages agricultural innovation and contributes to sustainable development.
Target audicence: Residents, NGO's, Academic institutions & research centres, Visitors, Press & media.
Partners: Government, NGOs, Private sector, Universities or research centres, Press.
This is an ongoing project.
Related Links:
INFORMATION
Home Cities of Gastronomy About Initiatives A tastier life Gastro tours Numbers and statistics Calendar ContactCLUSTER COORDINATOR
Coordinator
Colleen Swain
Contact Mail
colleen.swain@sanantonio.gov