The United Arab Emirates this week launched a new exhibition focused on its traditional cultural heritage at the Palais des Nations, the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland.
The exhibition ran at the Palais des Nations’ Exhibition Gallery and was open to the public from 8-10 May, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
It was patronized by Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and the Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation and Mother of the Nation.
Entitled Traditional Arts and Crafts of the United Arab Emirates, and running in parallel to the UAE’s participation in the 43rd session of the Universal Periodic Review.
The exhibition showcased the UAE’s traditional arts and crafts using photos, videos, food and books and focused on how these arts and crafts empower women, people of determination, and children.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
