Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia — The Al-Baha Literary and Cultural Club hosted a special Al-Baha Poetry Evening at Al-Mousi Heritage Village, held in partnership with the Al-Dar Festival. The event drew a large group of poetry enthusiasts who gathered to celebrate Saudi literary expression in a culturally significant setting.
Al-Baha Poetry Evening Highlights Saudi Poets and Themes
Four distinguished Saudi poets—Dr. Saleh Eidha Al-Zahrani, Ali Al-Mankouta, Abdulaziz Abu Lissa, and Saeed Abdullah Safer delivered original works during the Al-Baha poetry evening. Their poems explored themes of society, wisdom, and natural beauty, using rich metaphors and refined Arabic prose. The audience responded warmly, engaging deeply with each recitation.
Abdullah Ghareeb served as moderator for the evening. He introduced the poets, facilitated transitions, and encouraged interaction. The evening included an open-mic segment where attendees shared their verses, creating a space for spontaneous contribution and creative exchange.
Al-Dar Festival Poetry Night Deepens Cultural Participation
Hassan bin Mohammed Al-Zahrani, president of the Club, emphasized the importance of literary gatherings in enriching community life. He noted that such events—especially during local festivals—enhance cultural literacy and offer artists a vital platform. The Club also organizes historical lectures and intellectual forums for its annual programming.
He further explained that positioning poetry within public festivals like the Al-Dar Festival poetry night helps bridge literary appreciation with community engagement, making culture both accessible and experiential.
The Saudi Standard’s View: Poetry as Cultural Continuity
The Al-Baha poetry evening represents more than a performance—it revives a vital thread in the Kingdom’s literary heritage. Poetry has long served as social commentary and cultural memory in Saudi Arabia, bridging generations through language and shared values. By anchoring this event in Al-Mousi Heritage Village, the organizers have connected past and present, offering poetry as art and a form of cultural continuity.
Moreover, such gatherings expand access to literature, placing it within reach of local communities and younger audiences. They transform heritage sites into living cultural venues, reinforcing a sense of place while nurturing creativity.
As Saudi Arabia deepens its investment in the creative sector, events like this signal a broader shift. The arts are no longer reserved for institutional halls—they are returning to the people, festivals, and villages. Poetry regains its historical role: a civic voice, a communal mirror, and a space for national reflection.
