Arte e Cultura
The 5th year of the Arabic Music Days festival building bridges of understanding between communities and civilisations through arts and music
run by the , is the principal partner of the week-long Arab Music Days celebration at . Arab Music Days closes on Saturday evening in Berlin , after a successful run from 1-5 March, which has seen events livestreamed around the world.
The week-long celebration of diverse Arab music, performed in Berlin's iconic -designed concert hall, was curated by Iraqi born oud maestro and , and featured a line-up of influential world class Arab artists.
The , whose performance was accompanied by live calligraphy with were also joined by the , the , the and the .
believes 2022 is more important than ever for the foundation's mission.
In December 2021 , Abu Dhabi joined the likes of Liverpool, Auckland and Kingston in its official designation as a 'City of Music' by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
The Abu Dhabi Festival Abroad programme, which gives visibility to Arabi world artists abroad, showcases the artistic talent of the region to a global audience.
Founded in 2004 and organised by , the annual multidisciplinary Abu Dhabi Festival is the largest cultural celebration in the entire Middle East and reaches across the world through commissions of great international artists and performers as well as the presentation of innovative Arab creativity around the globe. The Abu Dhabi Festival strives to deepen global cross-cultural dialogue whilst inspiring a deeper interest in the cultures of the Arab world.
The 2022 Festival's extensive international output also includes the co-commission featuring a worldwide tour with and , and new co- productions with the and the
Amidst a vast programme in Abu Dhabi , the Festival features a new exhibition, , featuring 100 important artworks by 62 pivotal artists, tracing the UAE's transformative development over 50 years.
ADMAF nurtures the arts, education, culture and creativity in the UAE and beyond, with the belief that culture and the arts unlock a nation's creativity and creates connections that transcend borders. ADMAF undertakes a broad range of initiatives and events each year to bring together diverse audiences in the UAE and internationally.
Under the Patronage of
Held under the theme: "Crafting the Emirates State of Mind: Creation, Innovation & Joy", the 19th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival 2022 is held under the patronage of and supported by lead partner and energy partner .
The Abu Dhabi Festival 2022 encompasses over 1,000 participating artists from around the world to present more than 300 performances and events. The 19th edition will also include two world tours and 17 world premieres.
The 2022 Abu Dhabi Festival programme is part of the contribution that the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation makes to the UAE capital's designation as a UNESCO City of Music. For more information on Abu Dhabi Festival's upcoming events, please visit:
https://abudhabifestival.ae
Find the Festival on: (@abudhabifestival), (@abudhabi_fest) and (@abudhabifestival).
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