Bahrain Day held in Hungary

Budapest, Sept.8 (BNA): The Isa Cultural Centre (ICC) held the Bahrain Day as part of its participation as guest of honour in the Seven Hills International Film Festival in Hungary. The event was attended by around 3000 cultural figures, writers, scenarists, musicians, officials as well as Arab diplomats accredited to Hungary. ICC Board of Trustees Vice Chairman and Head of the King Hamad Global Centre for Co-existence Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa addressed the opening ceremony. He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for establishing the global centre so as to reveal to the world Bahrain’s model of tolerance, peaceful co-existence and moderation, highlighting the millennia-old Dilmun Civilisation which dates backs to 5000 years. He pointed out Bahrain’s rich cultural and historic legacy, describing the Kingdom as a beacon of openness, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, hospitality and peace-loving people. He hailed the event as epitomising deep-rooted history and civilization and share cultural progress between the people in Bahrain and Hungary, hailing strong cultural cooperation between the two countries. The organising committee of the Seven Hills International Cinema Festival offered HM the King a precious commemorative memento in recognition of his tremendous efforts to promote co-existence and peace in the world. Bahraini maestro Wahid Al-Khalifa performed in the Bahrain Day, as part of the programme to reveal HM the King’s lofty message of co-existence, tolerance and peace. The programme, which was carried out in cooperation with a prominent Hungarian orchestra, included twelve musical recitals inspired by Bahraini people’s long-standing heritage of co-existence, amity, hospitality and tolerance. Bahraini fine artists and photographers took park in the Bahrain Day, showcasing their artworks which embody Bahrain’s history and rich heritage. A joint Bahraini -Hungarian fashion show was also held in the historic square in the city of Baja.