The increasing focus on visual arts as an essential tool to preserve culture will be highlighted in this year’s Qasr Al Hosn Festival, which showcases specially commissioned artworks from young Emirati artists.
Some of those artworks reflect the contrast between the past and present, others portray the history of the city of Abu Dhabi and the pioneering spirit of our forebears. Visitors to the two-week festival, which opens today, can also see a photographic exhibition, "Lest We Forget: Structures of Memory in the UAE", that presents the history of architecture and urban development in the emirates over the past century. Other highlights include interactive storytelling, cultural workshops and live performances of music, poetry and drama.
While the festival serves as a reminder of this country’s heritage and great progress, it also provides a chance for celebration by Emiratis, expatriates and visitors alike. It is there to be enjoyed.
