• Performers at Sharjah Heritage Days, at the city’s heritage area along the Sharjah corniche. The event ran from March 20 until April 10. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Performers at Sharjah Heritage Days, at the city’s heritage area along the Sharjah corniche. The event ran from March 20 until April 10. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Sharjah Heritage Days celebrates the rich history of the UAE, offering visitors a chance to experience traditional performances. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Sharjah Heritage Days celebrates the rich history of the UAE, offering visitors a chance to experience traditional performances. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Sharjah Heritage Days also celebrates tradition from further afield, and featured customs and performances from 29 countries during its three weeks. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Sharjah Heritage Days also celebrates tradition from further afield, and featured customs and performances from 29 countries during its three weeks. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • A zebu, a type of humped cattle, is used to bring water up form a well, in a traditional demonstration at the event. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    A zebu, a type of humped cattle, is used to bring water up form a well, in a traditional demonstration at the event. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • A woman in traditional dress at Sharjah Heritage Days. The event is especially popular among families, who want to teach their children about local traditions. Courtesy Visit Sharjah
    A woman in traditional dress at Sharjah Heritage Days. The event is especially popular among families, who want to teach their children about local traditions. Courtesy Visit Sharjah
  • Men demonstrate traditional net-making skills at the event. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Men demonstrate traditional net-making skills at the event. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • A sufi whirling dancer performs at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    A sufi whirling dancer performs at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • The event also celebrates Emirati cuisine. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    The event also celebrates Emirati cuisine. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • The annual event showcases crafts, with demonstrations of traditional techniques. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    The annual event showcases crafts, with demonstrations of traditional techniques. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • The first two weeks of Sharjah Heritage Days attracted more than 63,000 visitors. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    The first two weeks of Sharjah Heritage Days attracted more than 63,000 visitors. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Women perform at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Women perform at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • A dancer at Sharjah Heritage Days. The event features more than 500 performances. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    A dancer at Sharjah Heritage Days. The event features more than 500 performances. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Traditional musicians perform at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Traditional musicians perform at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • A participant demonstrates traditional coffee-making skills at the event. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    A participant demonstrates traditional coffee-making skills at the event. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Traditional weapons on display at Sharjah Heritage Days. The event also featured a weapons maker from Kazakhstan, fashioning swords, clubs, shields, axes and spears. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Traditional weapons on display at Sharjah Heritage Days. The event also featured a weapons maker from Kazakhstan, fashioning swords, clubs, shields, axes and spears. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • An eye-catching performance at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    An eye-catching performance at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • The event showcases the talents of performers of all ages. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    The event showcases the talents of performers of all ages. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Performers at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Performers at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • A performance at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    A performance at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • The event showcases a diversity of traditional cultures. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    The event showcases a diversity of traditional cultures. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
  • Performers celebrate their rich traditional culture at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah
    Performers celebrate their rich traditional culture at Sharjah Heritage Days. Courtesy: Visit Sharjah

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Sharjah Heritage Days 2021 final day celebrates Emirati culture - in pictures

Performers and dancers in traditional dress marked the end of the 22-day cultural event

The National

April 10, 2021

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