The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival returns with a thrilling scene of activities for the 9th edition of this open-air showcase. Buy villa in Dubai as soon as possible so that you can enjoy the festival without having to worry about travelling. This year, a significant number of writers, painters, designers, sculptors, photographers and filmmakers will assemble to embrace the theme of ‘Hope.’ Here’s what you’re going to look for at this festival.
About Rank Fine Arts Festival 2021
Organised by the Sheik Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation, a quasi-government body, the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival honours art and innovation in Ras Al Khaimah. The festival will arrange guided walks, seminars, film screenings and 111 works by artists from 49 countries.
Ras Al Khaimah festival dates
The country’s most famous art festival will take place from 6 February to 3 April 2021, encouraging artists to become leaders in their respective domains.
Some highlights
A variety of artistic events reflecting literature, heritage and culture will be offered at the RAK Fine Arts Festival, immersive, imaginative and informative. Below is a list of the events expected to take place at the festival:
Art exhibition
Witness art come alive at the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival this month! The festival will highlight masterpieces of regional creativity and spotlights on performers from all around the world. Local UAE artists will share a room with creative artists from Europe, Pakistan, India, Sudan, Australia, the Philippines, South Korea, China, the United States and the broader MENA region.
Film screening
The film screenings at the RAK Art Festival will demonstrate independent filmmakers’ production in the initial month. Growing directors from Iraq, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Tunisia, Hungary and Algeria will show their artistic work at the festival. In parallel, the festival will showcase short films by filmmakers who have secured start-up funding from the Al Qasimi Film Grant Foundation in 2020.
Oral history projects
With film screenings, a selection of oral stories will be displayed, providing a rare visual glimpse into the rich past of the Emirate. The films will showcase Ras Al Khaimah’s former inhabitants’ narratives about their life in the Emirate. These oral records’ goal is to conserve Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village’s past – the epitome of RAK’s cultural heritage.
Workshops
A variety of seminars will be held at the RAK Fine Arts Festival. Although some will be held at the festival’s three distinct locations, some will be arranged online. The workshops will concentrate on diverse topics, such as performance art, handmade ceramics and the art of coffee brewing. Art connoisseurs will also have the opportunity to experience local artists’ work on the 26th February 2021 Group Art Day.
Guided tours
You can take a famous Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village tour at the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival. The tour will be coordinated by the Department of Antiquities and Museums in the second, third and fourth weeks of the festival. For those who wish to know about the food and traditions of Ras Al Khaimah, a walking tour of Old Ras Al Khaimah Food & Heritage is a perfect opportunity.
RAK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2021 LOCATION
Al Jazira Al Hamra, a remarkable pearling village in Ras Al Khaimah, has been host to the festival since the last couple of years. In addition to this location, two new places will be visited this year: the Al Marjan Island Open Park and the Jebel Jais Observation Deck, the highest peak in the UAE.
Covid-19 precautions to consider
In the context of the Coronavirus pandemic in the UAE, the festival organisers are taking different steps, from the provision of small slots to temperature regulation. Participants are often expected to take care of a few items to prevent placing themselves and others at risk:
- Wear a mask all the time.
- Using a hand soap to scrub your hands
- Stop all sorts of physical touch.
- Stay at least six feet away from each other.
- Don’t take part in the festival whether you have a cough or fever.
These are some of the important things you must know about Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival 2021. Get in touch with one of the best real estate companies in Dubai so that you can move in before this festival starts.