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