The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities concluded the activities of the Children’s Cultural Program at the Bahrain National Museum, after four consecutive weeks, each of which was distinguished by a special title, reflecting the content of activities: history explorers, archaeologists, art and crafts, and the treasures of Bahraini heritage. The program targeted children of the age group between 9 and 12 years, combining workshops and educational sessions, introductory tours, crafts, and other interactive cultural activities.
The children’s cultural program highlighted the various cultural aspects that combine history, heritage and antiquities, as the participating sites witnessed a wide cultural movement that guarantees the definition of museum works and its various sections, as well as the practice of a number of traditional industries practiced by grandparents. Children also took on an educational and entertainment journey to the world of art and culture, and enabled them to explore the beautiful past and the popular games, and the proverbs and the anonymity. While technology has emerged as part of the museum work through interactive educational workshops.
The program included a wide range of interactive workshops, the most prominent of which are: designed and send your postal card, designed the mailbox, traditional Dilmun’s pride, Barbar Temple project, make a pottery, photography with artifacts, decorate your bag with the artist Shaima Murad, an adventure of the watercolor for young artists with the artist Ibrahim Al -Ghanem, creative children with handicraft Traditional cooking with Chef Bassam Al -Alawi. Also, prominent cultural sites hosted introductory tours, including the Postal Circle Museum, the House of Salads, the Al -Jasra Center for Crafts, and the Arts Center.
Within the framework of the authority’s keenness to consolidate awareness of the importance of preserving the archaeological heritage, the program also contained the initiative of the small museum that briefed the children of the tasks of museums, along with the sessions of young site inspectors, and explored the artifacts, to introduce them to the work of excavation teams in heritage and archaeological sites.
The program contributed to strengthening the community partnership to continue preserving the Bahraini heritage and its color for future generations, with the distinguished participation of Professor Aisha Al -Sulaiti, who presented activities on customs, traditions and popular games, and Professor Hajar Al -Fadala, who introduced children to popular proverbs in an interesting manner, along with the storyteller Mohamed Saleh who participated in a storytelling about myths. The program also received wide support and participation of volunteers, craftsmen, trainers, and those interested in cultural affairs in the Kingdom.
The Children’s Cultural Program reflects the commitment of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities to develop national identity and promote cultural gains, as well as investing in children’s cultural and artistic capabilities and enriching their lives through interactive experiences, which contributes to building an early relationship between the child and the museum to consolidate cultural awareness and national affiliation.
