The Saudi Cultural Attaché in Washington celebrates its founding day with heritage events
In an atmosphere brimming with pride and a deep appreciation for the historical significance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in the United States, in cooperation with the Kingdom's Embassy in Washington, organized a grand celebration to mark "Founding Day." The event was attended by a remarkable number of embassy staff, representatives from affiliated attachés and technical offices, as well as a large gathering of citizens and scholarship students who came to participate in this cherished national occasion.
Heritage atmosphere and diverse events
The embassy's hall and exterior building were adorned in vibrant decorations reflecting the visual identity of the founding day. The celebration included several displays and activities that transported attendees to the past. These included exhibits of historical symbols, authentic heritage artifacts, and handicrafts showcasing the skill of Saudi people throughout the ages. There were also dedicated areas for displaying traditional Saudi clothing representing different regions of the Kingdom, adding a rich cultural dimension to the event.
Among the most prominent events that received great approval and interaction was the "Founding Parade" event, which was an innovative competition for scholarship students in which they competed to decorate their vehicles in a way that was in harmony with the identity of the occasion, in addition to the visual displays that lit up the main facade of the embassy building, narrating stories from the history of the Saudi state and timeless national scenes.
Historical roots and cultural depth
This celebration comes as a reminder of the national memory of the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727 CE, a pivotal moment in the history of the Arabian Peninsula that laid the foundations for unity, security, and stability. Celebrating this day in international forums, such as Washington, provides an opportune moment to showcase the Kingdom's rich cultural and civilizational heritage and to reaffirm that the modern renaissance Saudi Arabia is experiencing today is rooted in deep-seated traditions spanning three centuries.
Statements from officials and scholarship recipients
In this context, Dr. Tahani Al-Baiz, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in the United States and Canada and supervisor of South American countries, told the Saudi Press Agency that this celebration stems from pride in the deep-rooted heritage of the Saudi state. She noted that holding this event at the attaché's office directly contributes to showcasing Saudi cultural heritage to visitors of various nationalities and strengthens social bonds among scholarship students.
For their part, several student club presidents and scholarship recipients expressed their immense joy on this occasion. Ahmed bin Issa Al-Obaidan, president of the Saudi Club at Oakland University in Michigan, Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-Rajhi, president of the Saudi Club at the Catholic University of America, scholarship recipient Amal Al-Khudair, and scholarship recipient Jawad bin Sultan Al-Obaidan Al-Juhani all emphasized that scholarship recipients feel a strong sense of responsibility as ambassadors for their country. They explained that representing the Kingdom in academic and social environments requires diligence in their studies and building bridges of cultural communication with other nations, in order to present a positive image of the ambitious Saudi citizen who is proud of their identity and history.
