Hayy Jameel in Jeddah hosted a wide range of cultural and artistic activities that added to the city’s cultural vitality and reinforced its standing as a destination for cultural and knowledge-based tourism. The programs offered diverse experiences that encouraged community engagement, blending knowledge, creativity and social interaction.
The Jameel Library played a central role in these activities through educational initiatives that included the Summer Reading Challenge, a reading club, writing workshops, and research and intellectual sessions. These workshops explored themes such as translation, critical thinking and the history of cities, helping to cultivate a culture of reading, enrich intellectual dialogue and create spaces for knowledge exchange across different segments of society.
The programs also extended to children and young people through interactive activities and workshops inspired by art exhibitions. These sessions connected art, storytelling, memory and the surrounding environment, creating an educational experience that combined learning with creativity while strengthening participants’ observation and artistic expression skills.
Hayy Jameel also enhanced the visitor experience by opening a new Asian restaurant, bringing culture, arts and hospitality together in one destination.
The variety of programs and events at Hayy Jameel highlights its role in enriching Jeddah’s cultural scene. Through initiatives that combine arts, knowledge and community education, it expands opportunities for cultural participation and supports the city’s growing reputation as a hub for creativity, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to develop the cultural sector and improve quality of life.
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