Saudi Cultural Festival
Chinese Cultural Minister Cai Wu (C) and president of the Janadriyah festival (R) attend the lion-dancing dotting ceremony at the festival.
China was once again the Guest of Honor at Saudi Arabia's annual National Festival of Heritage and Culture. The event was held in Janadriyah, a village near the capital of Riyadh.
This event, also known as the Janadriyah Festival, began on April 3 and lasted for 17 days.
Highlight:
Chinese Ambassador to the country Li Chengwen said activities at China’s venue were themed "A Splendid China". The country showcased both its traditional and modern culture through exhibitions and shows.