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Bahraini Youth Screen National Stories
TDT | Manama
More than 150 digital works by young Bahrainis lit up the big screen at EPIX Cinemas this week, capping the final stage of 'The Challenge' competition under the Bahrainouna national values campaign.
The screening brought together students, creatives, and civil society representatives to celebrate youth-driven content expressing themes of national belonging, loyalty, and pride.
The showcased submissions were selected from a wide range of entries submitted across the Kingdom's governorates in recent months.
Youth creativity
General Supervisor of the Bahrainouna Executive Office, Major General Mohammed bin Daina, praised the initiative's success in connecting national values with digital storytelling.
'The showcase vividly embodied the voices, values, and aspirations of young creators,' he said, crediting the project's impact to its outreach across youth clubs, schools, and civil society.
He also extended special thanks to EPIX Cinemas and Zain Bahrain for their collaboration in providing a platform to amplify youth voices through media.
The competition had its roots in interactive regional tours earlier this year, where workshops and events introduced the campaign's mission and encouraged youth to express national themes using digital tools.
Public voting and expert panels were used to evaluate submissions, ensuring broad community participation.
Community effort
'The Challenge' formed part of a broader campaign that included the Bahrainouna exhibition held in Seef Mall in May.
That event featured themed zones covering heritage, innovation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurship.
These elements reinforced the message of national engagement through diverse mediums.
The cinematic finale at EPIX marked a proud closing chapter in a months-long journey of youth-led storytelling, community pride, and digital innovation in the service of national identity.
