Janadriyah Festival 2012

Janadriyah Festival is a national heritage and folk cultural festival. Located 45 kilometres outside Riyadh, geographically at the back of King Khaled International Airport. Janadriya plays hosts to the cultural festival annually. Traditional activities, including folk dances, camel races, arts and crafts exhibits as well as poetry readings are showcased for the entire duration of the festival—it lasts for two weeks and is organized by the National Guard. It also include miniature  replica of Saudi's various ministries and other government agencies. 


Many people come to this annual event, not only Saudis but also expatriates like me. This time  as I have witnessed the event, it's a bit crowded, men, women and children went together in one place. There are also a lot of food stall in the area, so no need to worry about getting hungry. It's a little expensive for about 2 to 3 riyals difference from the main price. There were also abundance of street vendors selling traditional headbands,  flowers, and I could't believe they're selling Jasmine (Sampaguita) which are abundant in my native land.  They were also giving give-aways and souvenirs in each miniature places that you visits, like pictures, caps, etc.
The vicinity is safer than I thought. There were ambulance cars and military officers all over the place. So I had a peace of mind. If you are an artistic person and enjoy looking on artifacts and knowing historical events, and like walking as well, this is the place for you. But if you are an active adventurous type of person, this will just bore you to death. 
Take a look on some of my pictures taken during the festival. I should have taken more pictures but we have caught by a sunset and pictures taken at night is not that of good quality. :)

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My "Sampaguita" (Jasmine) Tiara

A native selling a Sampaguita (Jasmine) necklace





































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