Participants explore traditional craft making inspired by Emirati heritage at Qasr Al Muwaiji
As part of the Al Ain Cultural Programme organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the fourth instalment of the Family Day Workshop series was held at Qasr Al Muwaiji on 22nd June.
AL AIN, (Pakistan Point News - 25th Jun, 2018) As part of the Al Ain Cultural Programme organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the fourth instalment of the Family Day Workshop series was held at Qasr Al Muwaiji on 22nd June. The interactive session focused on teaching participants the process of painting pottery and the history of the craft as an integral part of Emirati tradition that is still widely practiced and displayed in traditional markets to this day.
The Family Day Workshop is held once a month to explore various topics through creative and artistic mediums. The series also aims to engage families and children in exploring the history and culture of the UAE, while raising awareness and promoting Emirati heritage.
Qasr Al Muwaiji is one of the most significant cultural destinations in Al Ain, as it is considered one of the oldest historical monuments in the UAE.
It houses an exhibition of photographs and quotes, entitled 'President of the Nation', which recounts the history of the building and its many residents, and the wider history and archaeology of Al Ain city. The exhibition is the result of the work of a huge group of professionals, including archaeologists, conservationists, architects, historians and curators, who have collaborated to create a distinctive showcase which respects the past and safeguards it for future generations.
Al Ain has several museums which tell the city’s unique story, with Qasr Al Muwaiji joined by Al Ain National Museum, Al Ain Palace Museum and Al Jahili Fort.