Second Dioudrama Festival opens in Al-Baha

Al-Baha Deputy Governor Abdulmunim Al-Shahri officially opened the second Dioudrama Festival, showcasing theater and performing arts in the region. Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Al-Baha, granted patronage to the event at the King Abdulaziz Cultural Center. Organized by the Theater and Performing Arts Association and the Al-Baha Society for Culture and Arts, the festival drew a significant crowd of art and theater enthusiasts to the opening ceremony.

The ceremony commenced with a video presentation that highlighted the activities of the Theater and Performing Arts Association. Following this, Khaled Al-Baz, the chairman of the festival's supreme committee and CEO of the association, addressed the audience. Al-Baz underscored that the governor's support underscores the region's dedication to nurturing the cultural and artistic sector, cultivating a creative milieu for local talent, and empowering initiatives that contribute to Al-Baha's growth and cultural identity.

He further noted that the festival's organization aligns with the association's objective to champion theater and performing arts.

Since its inception two years ago, the association has backed 25 plays – 19 for adults and 6 for children, staged over 52 theatrical performances and 35 performing arts shows, and involved more than 430 theater practitioners and 570 performing artists. The deputy governor presented certificates to the working committees and participating groups at the event's conclusion.

The Dioudrama Festival, scheduled to run until August 30, 2026, will present a diverse array of artistic and cultural programs, along with performances and activities involving participants from Al-Baha.