JEDDAH — The third historic Jeddah festival Kunna Kida (We were like this) kicks off on Wednesday wherein about 800 government bodies and other organizations will showcase the traditions and culture of the city. Governor Prince Mishal Bin Majid is scheduled to inaugurate the 10-day festival in the presence of Prince Sultan Bin Salman, chief of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage. The festival will have an operetta depicting the historic area of Jeddah and will also allocate a place for traditional crafts. Further it will have 67 different cultural, traditional, entertainment and shopping events. The festival aims at highlighting the culture and traditions of the country and the significance of Jeddah. Several poets and novelists will participate in the festival this year and will address the history of the city. Special location is dedicated to shops that sell traditional handcrafts, while youth can also enjoy special events designed for them. The event will also have tour guides introducing visitors to different historic areas and provide them with historic information about the location. The governorate's Public Relations Director Yasser Al-Maddah said Jeddah is growing to be an international attraction from a national attraction. "In June 2014, Historical Jeddah was included in UNESECO's World Heritage List. After great efforts exerted by Jeddah Municipality and SCTNH, Kunna Kida Festivals have become a way to revivify the city and to celebrate the heritage of the people of Makkah province," said Al-Maddah.
