Parade marks start of Qemam festival in Saudi Arabia - in pictures

The opening-day carnival for the Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts in Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
The opening-day carnival for the Qemam International Festival for Mountain Performance Arts in Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
The festival, organised by the Theatre and Performing Arts Commission in Saudi Arabia, runs until January 27
The festival, organised by the Theatre and Performing Arts Commission in Saudi Arabia, runs until January 27
It features performances by local and international folk artists
It features performances by local and international folk artists
International troupes come from Switzerland, India, China, South Korea and Morocco
International troupes come from Switzerland, India, China, South Korea and Morocco
Traditional wedding dance performances will also be showcased
Traditional wedding dance performances will also be showcased
Performers at the opening-day carnival
Performers at the opening-day carnival
The end game is to connect folk performers from all over the world and to promote Saudi Arabia's rich performance arts culture
The end game is to connect folk performers from all over the world and to promote Saudi Arabia's rich performance arts culture