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November 22, 2019
A group from the US Army – Camp Arifjan visited the Amricani Cultural Centre, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, to introduce new members to the ancient history of Kuwait as well as the beginning of American-Kuwaiti relationship through the American Missionary Hospital, which began in 1913, established by Americans. They also toured Al-Fann: Arts from the Islamic…
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Hamlet
First performance of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in cooperation with “One World Actor Studio”, directed by Hamad Aljenaie. Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a tragedy in the “fool-as-hero” style and is generally considered to be one of the most powerful and influential works of world literature.
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Kulthumiyat
Oriental Music Night entitled “Kulthumiyat” performed by Enas Elabiad. Umm Kulthum was an Egyptian singer and film actress active from the 1920s to the 1970s. She was given the honorific title Kawkab al-Sharq. Umm Kulthum was known for her vocal ability and unique style. She has 320 songs and her song “al-Atlal” is considered one…
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November 19, 2019
Tuesday, 19 November : The Italian Ambassador to Kuwait, H.E Mr. Carlo Balducci, accompanied by Assistant Secretary General of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah Dr. Mubarak Al-Ruwaie paid a visit to the Amricani Cultural Centre and toured the Al-Fann: Arts from the Islamic Civilization exhibition; Antiquities from the Al-Sabah Collection. Assistant curator of the Al-Sabah Collection Mr.…
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Omani Music Night
A special Omani Music Night performed by Yousif Al Louwaihi. Yousif Al Louwaihi will play many famous songs and melodies on the Oud instrument that includes, Omani Folk Music, Baligh Hamdi music, and the best of selected songs.
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November 15, 2019
The Students of the American University of Kuwait on a visit to The al-Sabah Collection with their professor, Dr Yasmine Saleh and Dr Clark Stoeckley, professor of graphic design, with Dr Miguel de Baca from the Getty Foundation.
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Liwa & Tanbura
Tamboura & Liwa Music Night performed by Almass Folk Band Music. Liwa & Tanboura is historically an African Musical style. It was first established by the African slaves who were brought to the Gulf. The band will entertain the audience with best traditional selections of Tamboura and Liwa music.
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Alison Shan Price
Gertrude Lowthian Bell CBE: Honorary Director of Antiquities of the Iraq Museum
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Renara Akhoundova
The pianist and composer Renara Akhoundova performed a continuous improvisation in the present moment. She invited each member of the audience to participate in this musical encounter by connecting what is alive in them now, without the distraction of periodic applause. Renara Akhoundova was born in Baku and has lived many years in Paris. She…
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Al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilizations exhibition, Antiquities from the al-Sabah Collection
“Al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilizations exhibition, Antiquities from the al-Sabah Collection” ; an exhibition with a fascinating story of a civilization that inspired the world.