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Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Sadu Society celebrates designation of Kuwait as 'World Crafts City' for Sadu
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Al-Sadu Society hosted a celebration on Monday to commemorate Kuwait's recognition as a "World Crafts City" for Sadu weaving by the World Crafts Council (WCC). This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the nation's ongoing efforts to preserve the traditional craft of Sadu weaving. The event, which runs until Thursday, is held under the patronage of Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi. Among the attendees were Al-Asimah Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Mohammad Al-Jassar, Secretary General of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL), Sheikh Athbi Salem Al-Salem Al-Sabah, General Supervisor of the Kuwait (Shift 10) competition, as well as various ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives from the World Crafts Council. Sheikha Bibi Duaij Al-Sabah, Chairman of Al-Sadu Society, expressed her pride at Kuwait's new designation as a "World Crafts City." She highlighted the craft's deep connection to the Kuwaiti identity and the skill of Kuwaiti women, who transform natural resources into intricate artistic creations that have been preserved in the collective memory of the nation. Mohammad Al-Jassar remarked that this international recognition of Kuwait underscores the country's commitment to safeguarding its cultural heritage and ensuring its transmission to future generations. WCC delegation leader, President Saad Al-Qaddoumi, expressed his delight at the announcement, acknowledging the significant contributions of the Sadu Society and its honorary leader, Sheikha Altaf Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, as well as the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters. The event also saw the launch of the "Shift Kuwait" competition, organized by the Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award. This year's competition aims to raise awareness about the Sadu craft and strengthen its presence, particularly among the youth.
Kuwait Times
03-05-2025
- General
- Kuwait Times
Al-Sadu Society's chair awarded in London for preserving Kuwaiti culture
Al-Sadu Society's chair awarded in London for preserving Kuwaiti culture Sheikha Bibi recognized by the London Arabia Organization as an inspirational role model LONDON: Sheikha Bibi Al-Duaij Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chair of the Kuwait Al-Sadu Weaving Society, was recognized Thursday as one of several outstanding Arab women by the London Arabia Organization. The London Arabia Organization's awards, now in their eleventh year, aim to highlight the distinguished contributions of Arab women who have become inspirational role models through their achievements in education, culture, literature, entrepreneurship, journalism, science, community service and other fields. 'Creating culture is a shared endeavor, and preserving it is a significant responsibility,' Sheikha Bibi told Kuwait News Agency on the sidelines of the awards ceremony. 'The distinguished women honored with this award have achieved success in various fields, all united by a single goal — advancing and celebrating the status of Arab women and empowering them.' Sheikha Bibi has spent more than a decade supporting the art of Sadu weaving and preserving the legacy of early Kuwaiti weavers. In 2021, she partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to support refugee women by empowering them in the field of handicrafts. In 2022, UNESCO accredited the Kuwait Al-Sadu Weaving Society as a non-governmental advisory organization during the 9th General Assembly of the States Parties to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Kuwait's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Bader Al-Munaikh affirmed the award underscores the significance of traditional crafts within Kuwaiti culture. Al-Munaikh expressed pride in Sheikha Bibi's recognition and praised her decade-long efforts to preserve and promote Kuwait's cultural heritage through exhibitions and programs held across several countries. 'We reaffirm our support for efforts that aim to showcase Kuwaiti cultural heritage internationally, enriching global relations and fostering closer ties between peoples,' he said. 'The Embassy of Kuwait is proud of the role played by the Chair of the Al-Sadu Weaving Society in emphasizing the value of traditional crafts in Kuwaiti culture. We extend our gratitude for the ongoing collaboration between the Embassy and the Society, reflecting our commitment to highlighting this rich legacy in our cultural initiatives.' Al-Munaikh also recalled the 2024 cooperation agreement between Kuwait and The King Charles Foundation for the exchange of traditional expertise and techniques in the field of cultural heritage. Through this agreement, the Al-Sadu Society contributed by sharing Kuwaiti weaving techniques and artisanal knowledge. — KUNA
