Jeddah to host first global village in Saudi Arabia

The marketing plan of the village has been put in place to target private and international schools to ensure high attendance. (Shutterstock)

For the first time in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah will have a multicultural celebration that takes visitors on a virtual tour through 50 nations.

The global village will be set up inside Atallah Happy Land Park along the city's well known waterfront every day from 5 p.m. to midnight between Feb. 28 and March 29.

The event is one of many expecting to upgrade the travel industry, just as the local economy.

Suzan Eskander, director-general of International Image, the organizing company, disclosed to Arab News that the global village is expected to attract 1 million visitors.

" Participants from some 50 nations have so far affirmed their enthusiasm for participating in the celebration, which will be hung on a territory of in excess of 45,000 square meters," she said.

"There will be structures for members from five Gulf Cooperation Council states, 10 Arab nations, 18 African nations, 10 European nations and four nations from the Americas."

She included that folkloric moves would be performed by groups from every nation.

"Entertainers will be wearing conventional ensembles," she said. "Guests can likewise appreciate dishes and conventional items from various nations."

Eskander likewise said works of art depicting legacy and culture in the diverse nations would be in plain view.

"What's more, we are confident that the youngsters' zone will wow youthful guests," she said. "Little visitors can build up their abilities in illustration and diversions, just as play zones."

Eskander said the town was planned to harmonize with the city's great climate season, including that a showcasing plan has been set up to target private and global schools to guarantee high participation. Eskander offered her thanks to the General Entertainment Authority for their proceeded with help and participation.

"They have not just given us guidelines to acquiring the celebration's permit, however are as yet following up to guarantee that everything is going easily," she said.