Makkah is hosting the first edition of the living museums enrichment program at the Umm Al-Qura University Cultural Front. The initiative coincides with International Youth Day and focuses on supporting culture and tourism related to the historical and heritage sites of the city.
According to SPA, the eight-day program combines theoretical and practical approaches to strengthen heritage culture among youth. It introduces participants to the tangible and intangible heritage of Makkah, highlighting its civilization legacy and historical sites to encourage preservation for future generations.
The program includes activities such as live demonstrations, training, and theoretical lessons in visual arts and humanities related to the history of Makkah. Participants engage with cultural content through a scientific lens to develop their skills.
The initiative emphasizes cultural tourism by familiarizing participants with techniques for conserving heritage sites and collections. It aims to stimulate interest in creative activities and local terroir through a cognitive experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the living museums program at Umm Al-Qura University? The program aims to support culture and tourism linked to the historical and heritage sites of Makkah. It seeks to strengthen heritage culture among young people by using an approach that combines theory and practice, while highlighting the city’s civilization legacy and tangible and intangible heritage.
How is the living museums program structured for participants? The program runs for eight days and consists of several components including training, theoretical lessons in humanities and visual arts, and live demonstrations. These activities allow participants to discover the history of Makkah from a scientific and practical perspective through direct interaction with the content.
What specific skills and knowledge does the initiative provide to youth? The initiative provides a cognitive experience designed to develop participant skills and familiarize them with techniques for conserving heritage sites and collections. It focuses on valorizing cultural tourism around Makkah’s historical places of interest and stimulating interest in creative activities related to the terroir.