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Saudi Embassy open Windows to the World in Canberra

Oct 24, 2022   //   by admin   //   English, SA News  //  No Comments

On  Saturday the 22th of October 2022, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canberra welcomed guests and visitors into the Embassy. The Open Day was part of the Windows to the World program; an initiative of the ACT Government to engage participating embassies and high commissions and provide a unique insight to these iconic buildings.

Saudi Embassy open Windows to the World in Canberra

The event was a great success and saw over  1000  visitors, who were able to enjoy a wide range of activities and gain perspective on Saudi  rich cultural heritage.

Throughout the event, the public enjoyed sampling dates  and range of coffee blends from the kingdom and learn more about the Saudi unique customs,  including  Al-Ula  as most prominent Saudi landmarks, and learned about the Taif roses and its products.

The exhibition Displayed during the day Saudi traditional and heritage pieces and antiques, also the visitors experienced  live cooking demonstrations, with visitors being able to observe the cooking process of traditional Saudi food and enjoy the delicious food afterwards, and be enchanted by Folkloric Dance Performances.

In addition, visitors has been introduced to the Kingdom’s future projects and plans in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030.  

The Saudi tourist visa section was one of the most prominent pavilions that attracted the visitors who learned about the method of obtaining a Saudi tourist visa online .

Saudi Embassy in Australia participated in the Flower Festival with “Taif Roses”

Oct 24, 2022   //   by admin   //   English, SA News  //  No Comments

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Australia participated in the annual Floriade Festival, held in the Australian capital, Canberra.

This occasion is one of the largest cultural events in Australia; It has more than 500,000 visitors.

The embassy’s participation this year in a cultural pavilion was to introduce the “Taif rose” and its products and methods of manufacture forced.

the Saudi embassy focused this year on the extent to which roses are linked to the culture of the Kingdom, especially the Taif region.

This occasion was also used to promote Saudi tourism, culture, and arts, and to highlight commercial and investment opportunities, especially in the field of Taif roses.

The Kingdom’s pavilion was very well received by Australian officials, diplomats, and visitors of different nationalities, who expressed their admiration for what was displayed during this occasion.

Because of City of Taif’s mild weather, combined with its mountainous topography, the flowers Taif produces have led to a unique perfume scent, known as “Taifi”, or “of Taif origin”. The distinct floral notes of the roses immediately give the city a noticeable lingering fragrance that enthralls you the moment you enter its domain and lasts throughout your stay.

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