Mariinsky Orchestra concert marks launch of Russian Seasons in Bahrain at National Theatre
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The Russian Seasons are organised by the Russian Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the BACA, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2024 during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's visit to Russia.
This partnership also brought Bahrain's Cultural Days in Moscow in November 2024, which included the inauguration of the Treasures of Bahrain: The Art of Gold Crafting Through the Ages exhibition at the State Historical Museum.
This exhibition, running until February 2025, showcases the evolution of Bahraini goldsmithing, tracing its journey from the Tylos period over 2000 years ago through the Islamic era and into the modern age.
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