DGDA Launches 2nd Edition Of Rawi Diriyah Competition

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Riyadh: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has officially launched the second edition of the Rawi Diriyah (Diriyah Storyteller) competition to showcase and promote the rich culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia through the art of storytelling.

By preserving stories about Diriyah and Saudi Arabia, the competition contributes to the preservation of these narratives for future generations.

It will run until January 2024 and is open to middle and high school students from all over the Kingdom. It is expected to attract people interested in Saudi history and culture.

In line with Vision 2030 goals, the competition seeks to instill Saudi culture in the minds of the youth of Saudi Arabia and empower a new generation of storytellers to uphold Diriyah’s heritage.

Experts from DGDA and the Ministry of Education will supervise the competition and will honour Diriyah’s history through the tales shared by participants.

Registration for the competition is open from October 2 to November 14, 2023.

The event is sponsored by Exeed – a luxury SUV brand of the car manufacturer Chery.