Cultural Attaché Showcases Saudi Identity at Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
The exhibition witnessed the participation of more than 50 countries along with an elite of diplomatic, cultural, and media figures. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
Saudi Arabia has showcased the Saudi Thobe Al-Nashal, the same outfit worn by the Saudi women's delegation at the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The selection of this outstanding dress reflects the attaché's unwavering support for the creativity of Saudi female designers as well as the growing presence of Saudi women across various domains. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
Commenting on the occasion, Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US and Canada Tahani Al-Baiz noted that the exhibition serves as a unique platform to introduce the Saudi national identity through the visual arts.
Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in promoting cultural dialogue with several countries around the world.
In this regard, Al-Baiz stressed the significance of culture and the arts as prominent soft power tools for the Kingdom to foster its global presence and highlight its unique identity. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
Meanwhile, the General Supervisor of Public Relations at the Cultural Attaché, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Turki, indicated that the attaché's participation seeks to display Saudi cultural components in international forums.
He also stated that the event represents an effective means of cultural influence, civilizational communication, and building bridges of understanding with different cultural backgrounds. Woodrow Wilson House Exhibition
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