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‘Terhal' play returns to Diriyah with rich tapestry of Saudi culture
‘Terhal' play returns to Diriyah with rich tapestry of Saudi culture

Arab News

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Arab News

‘Terhal' play returns to Diriyah with rich tapestry of Saudi culture

RIYADH: A celebration of Saudi Arabia heritage is underway in Diriyah with the return of the play 'Terhal,' which offers a visually rich and emotionally resonant expression of the Kingdom's cultural tapestry. Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the production of the Ministry of Culture combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling to narrate the evolving story of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. At the heart of 'Terhal' is the story of Saad, a young Saudi who travels across the country's diverse regions in search of his roots and future. His personal journey becomes a symbolic reflection of the nation's broader transformation and is grounded in heritage, driven by ambition, and inspired by generations past. • Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the Ministry of Culture's production of 'Terhal' combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling. • The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom's landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase. • Tickets can be booked via The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom's landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase. Audiences are treated to dazzling acrobatics, immersive soundscapes, live music, equestrian performances, and cultural displays, including references to traditional crafts, attire and cuisine. Building on the artistic and public success of its 2023 debut, 'Terhal' continues to push the creative boundaries of local theater production. Tickets can be booked via

How Indian cuisine in Hong Kong is growing way past chicken tikka and samosas
How Indian cuisine in Hong Kong is growing way past chicken tikka and samosas

South China Morning Post

time31-05-2025

  • Business
  • South China Morning Post

How Indian cuisine in Hong Kong is growing way past chicken tikka and samosas

They may make up just 0.6 per cent of Hong Kong's total population but the Indian community have been an integral part of the city's multicultural tapestry since its early colonial era and have left a significant mark on the local dining scene. Advertisement The first significant wave of Indian migrants arrived in the 1840s, when the British brought Punjabi soldiers, traders and clerks to the fledgling colony. Many worked as policemen, merchants or civil servants, forming the backbone of early Hong Kong society. By the late 19th century, influential Parsee and Sindhi trading families started to establish thriving businesses in textiles, shipping and finance. The Sikh community, meanwhile, became synonymous with security, with turbaned officers serving in the Hong Kong Police Force for generations. The local Indian community continued to play a significant role in the city's commercial and cultural landscape. Many were involved in trade, jewellery, textiles and tailoring. By the late 20th century, the community was still relatively small but tightly knit, centred on shared cultural traditions, places of worship and businesses. 14:30 How Indian cuisine travelled to Hong Kong and evolved to please local palates How Indian cuisine travelled to Hong Kong and evolved to please local palates Various waves of migration over the years meant people from all over India came to the city. Rajeev Bhasin, owner of Gaylord Indian Restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, which opened in 1972, says that most Hong Kong-based Indians who came to the restaurant in its early days were from the areas of Sindh and Punjab that were split following the partition of India in 1947, which divided British India into two independent states.

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