Today in Bahrain

50% SUSHI DAY 

Time :  6:30 pm – 11 pm 

Venue : The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa- Manama 

Indulge in an abundant array of sushi and maki favourites starting this January 1st and last Sunday of the month at Sato Restaurant. 

GRAIN OF SAND - DOCUMENTARY CROWDFUNDING 

Time :  Today 7 pm – 10 pm 

Venue : Words BookstoreCafé- Jannusan 

Please join us in crowdfunding A Grain of Sand, a documentary on Bahraini pearl divers and their music, produced by Jason Carter. Mirroring the fascinating dichotomy of cultural identity in the Arabian Gulf, from a heritage rich in the art of survival, to the dizzying heights of the 21st century where nothing is impossible, Jason will talk us through the process of making the documentary and may also treat us to a live sampling of the music he has shared with them. Beneath the rapid growth of commercialism in the Gulf lies a strong musical heritage, which is vocalised through the stories and music of the pearl divers. Pearl diving was a simplistic but precarious way of life. Each diver had his own song, sung for him as he dived, the song lasting for as long as the diver could hold his breath. Songs about preparing the boats, about leaving loved ones behind and the vulnerability of life at sea. 

The songs themselves are unique, but there are also lessons to be learned and wisdom to be passed down from the men who wrote them. This project aims to give them a voice and an audience. Older Gulf Arabs love to recall memories of standing on their respective beaches, watching the pearl divers prepare for the seas, listening to their songs drift out to sea, then months later, standing on the same shores, listening for the songs, as a sign that they were on their way home . A Grain of Sand is an effort to provide a window into the culture, heritage and wisdom of these men, illustrated through their songs - the lives and struggles of the Pearl Divers is an amazing story that needs to be told. 

BAHRAIN ANNUAL FINE ARTS EXHIBITION 43 

Date: On-going till 17 March 2017 , 8:00 am 8:00 pm 

Venue: Bahrain National Theatre 

The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, in its 43rd edition, celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of the local artists. Every year, the art community gathers to present their finest work, uninhibited by a subject or theme. The result is a colorful display of styles, techniques, through different mediums of expression.

THALI BUSINESS LUNCH 

Date: Till Jan 31 

Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain 

Welcome to the Land of Sensory delights - Dine like a Maharajah in Nirvana, where a world of sensory delights and authentic Indian cuisine will transport your palate to new heavens. Timings: Sundays to Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

 SHOP BAHRAIN FESTIVAL 

Date: Ongoing till 18 Feb 2017 

Time: Weekdays 4:00pm to 10:00pm 

Weekends 4:00pm to 12:00am 

Venue: Shop Bahrain Festival City Bahrain Bay 

The third-edition of the Bahrain Shopping Festival, ‘Shop Bahrain’, is a unique 30-day celebration of Bahrain’s hospitality and tourism offering for the entire family and boasts a wide range of events and unbeatable promotions for residents and visitors. The festival will mirror the Kingdom’s position as an accessible family destination, renowned for its close proximity to the Gulf countries with easy access through the King Fahad Causeway and the Bahrain International Airport. The Festival will offer an incredibly diverse range of retail experiences. Shop Bahrain will feature a ‘Festival City’, located in Bahrain Bay, and will boast a number of activities for the entire family including games, food stalls along with live entertainment and performances. 

The ‘Festival City’ is a fun-filled event boasting a number of activities for the entire family including games and food stalls along with live entertainment. Entrance Fee: BD 2.