Bahrain Sea Festival pulls in crowd
Manama : The second edition of the ‘Sea Festival’, being held at Bahrain Bay, is attracting large number of people since its launch on Thursday. The festival has attracted more than 5000 people so far.
At the festival, diving pioneers and dhow captains Essa Al Muhaiza, Thani Dawood Mayah, Abdulrahman Ali, well-known photographer, Khalifa Shaheen, and the antique artifacts collector, Saleh Al Hassan, were honoured for their achievements, dedication and passion, and for inspiring the younger generation and educating them on the rich maritime history of Bahrain.
The ceremony was held in the presence of the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, and the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa.
The event, which will conclude on Saturday, is attracting visitors of all ages who can enjoy the line-up of exciting sea-related activities such as the Techno Aqua World for games, an indoor area featuring a multimedia photo gallery, a theater, and a designated area for pearl and jewelry merchants. Other activities held in the outdoor area include the surfing simulator and free diving shows. Sea related food vendors are also available onsite.
The ‘Sea Festival’ will be held from 4:00 pm to 10:00pm Saturdays to Thursdays and from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Fridays. Ticket prices are BD 2 per person. Entry for children under the age of 4 is free.
The event is aimed at promoting the sea-related handicrafts. The history of the profession through modern technology has been showcased at the venue. Hosting this festival comes in line with the BTEA’s long term strategy to further develop the Kingdom’s tourism sector under the slogan of ‘Ours.Yours.’, which contributes towards the Kingdom’s economy and the 2030 Economic Vision.
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