Manama: The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) has announced the launch of the Children's Cultural Programme, scheduled from August 4 to 27, occurring every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 am to 12 pm at the Bahrain National Museum.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the programme provides children and their families the choice of attending any of the four themed weeks. It aims to foster cultural awareness among children through educational activities that emphasize the significance of cultural heritage and its preservation, encouraging participants to act as cultural ambassadors in their communities. The programme also includes field visits to cultural landmarks such as the Bahrain National Museum, the Post Office Museum, the House of Basket Weaving, and the Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre, enhancing practical understanding of Bahrain's historical legacy and national identity.
The programme targets children aged 8 to 12, with registration available via the Authority's official website: www.culture.gov.bh. It spans four consecutive weeks, each with a unique theme and set of activities: History Explorers, The Archaeologists, Art and Craft, and Bahraini Treasures.
The first week begins on Monday, August 4, with workshops like Junior Site Inspectors and The Little Museologist, including a tour of the Dilmun Hall at the Bahrain National Museum. Activities on Tuesday, August 5, feature a visit to the Post Office Museum and workshops such as Design and Deliver a Postcard and Design a Mailbox. The week concludes on Wednesday, August 6, with storyteller Mohamed Saleh presenting Myths, followed by a tour of The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Meet Gilgamesh! workshop.
The second week, titled The Archaeologists, commences on Monday, August 11, with a Traditional Dilmun Pottery workshop and the Barbar Temple Project, including a tour of the Hall of Dilmun Graves. On Tuesday, August 12, children will engage in a Create Your Own Pottery workshop at a pottery factory in A'ali. The week wraps up on Wednesday, August 13, with the Explore Artefacts! session and a photography workshop using 3D imaging techniques.
The third week, themed Art and Craft, starts on Monday, August 18, with artist Shaima Murad leading the Decorate Your Bag workshop. On Tuesday, August 19, artist Ebrahim Al Ghanim will direct participants through the Little Artists' Watercolor Adventure. The week concludes on Wednesday, August 20, with a tour of the Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre and the Creative Kids with Crafts workshop.
The programme concludes in the fourth week, titled Bahraini Treasures. On Monday, August 25, Aisha Al Sulaiti will host a session introducing Bahraini customs through Grandma's Tales, customs and traditions, and traditional games. Tuesday, August 26, includes a tour of the House of Basket Weaving and the Little Weavers workshop. The final day, Wednesday, August 27, features Hajar Al Fadala presenting Traditional Proverbs, followed by a Traditional Cooking workshop with Chef Bassam Al Alawi, and a photography session for children dressed in traditional Bahraini attire.
For more information on the full programme and weekly details, visit the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities website at www.culture.gov.bh or follow @CultureBah on social media.