‘Bahrain for All’ to begin on April 7

Manama  : The fifth edition of ‘Bahrain For All’ will be held in the Kingdom on April 7, at Prince Khalifa Park in Hidd, its organisers announced.
More than 40 embassies, clubs, societies, and organisations, including 12 directorates of the Ministry of Interior (MOI), will take part in the festival, which aims to showcase unity and harmony among the various communities in the Kingdom.
The festival will feature a range of live shows, including performance by Hamad ‘Mystro’ Al Fardan and DJ Westlife and all the shows will be emceed by local comedian Ali ‘Fingerz’ Al Esbai.
 “This event showcases the cultural diversity of  Bahrain and it brings them all together for a day of fun, fostering a spirit of unity”, said one of the organiser Nivedita Dhadphale.
The organisers will be arranging 250 market stalls for the visitors and there will be raffle draws with prizes offered by Sadad payment gateway.
“This year we have an area dedicated to the Hidd Rehabilitation Centre, Think Pink, WWIC, Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled, Saudi Bahraini Institute of the Blind, Bahraini Association for Downs Syndrome and others who will sell hand made items”, explained Dhadphale.
Other highlight of the festival will be a live painting by artists from different communities, who will paint sections of a sketch drawn by  Bahrain-based Indian artist VR Sathyadev that tells a story about Bahrain.
The pieces drawn by artists will be put together to reveal the final work on stage.
The festival will have its own kids’ area emceed by local personality Mai Al Khatib and  children will be entertained by TV presenter Baba Yaseen and popular patriotic figure, Um Hassan. The kids’ area will also have an all-day raffle where the youngsters will receive toys and gifts donated by SADAD, Dragon City, and MSK Racing Team.
The entrance to the event is free and will be held from 4pm to 10pm.