Jeddah’s Hayy Jameel hosts diverse cultural and artistic summer events

Hayy Jameel in Jeddah has hosted a diverse array of cultural and artistic activities, enriching the city’s creative movement as a knowledge-driven tourist destination under the 'Our Summer, Our Way' initiative. The program featured a range of experiences that fostered community engagement, blending knowledge, creativity, and social interaction.

Jamiel Library was a key highlight, launching knowledge-based initiatives such as the Summer Reading Challenge, a reading club, and writing workshops. Additional research and intellectual sessions explored topics like translation, critical thinking, and the history of cities, helping to promote a culture of reading, enrich intellectual dialogue, and provide spaces for knowledge exchange across different segments of society.

The movement extended to educational programs for children and youth through 'Hayy Explorers,' which offered interactive activities and workshops inspired by art exhibitions. These sessions connected art with storytelling, memory, and the surrounding environment, providing an educational experience that combined learning and creativity while developing participants’ observation and artistic expression skills.

In the field of crafts and applied arts, 'Hayy Makers' gave participants opportunities to develop their skills through specialized workshops in woodworking and ceramics. The program concluded with an open art evening that brought together artists and enthusiasts in an interactive space, supporting the exchange of expertise and encouraging innovation and creative production.

The music program also drew significant attention through 'Hayy Melodies,' which offered an interactive, rhythm-based group experience. The event featured the return of the Al-Farabi Ensemble, who performed a musical show reviving one of the city’s iconic cultural experiences.

In visual arts, Hayy Jameel’s exhibitions continued to attract visitors, notably 'Red Winds and Coral Worlds' and 'Global Positioning System,' both presenting contemporary artistic perspectives exploring the relationship between people, place, environment, and navigation systems. A motorsports-themed mural also illustrated the intersection of art and sport in public spaces. Meanwhile, Hayy Cinema enriched the cultural scene with a film program featuring works focused on themes of identity, memory, and human relationships.

Hayy Jameel further enhanced the visitor experience by opening a new Asian cuisine destination, reflecting the integrated approach that combines culture, arts, and hospitality in a single environment.

The variety of programs and events at Hayy Jameel underscores its role in supporting Jeddah’s cultural movement through initiatives that blend arts, knowledge, and community education. These efforts help expand opportunities for cultural participation and reinforce the city’s status as a creative hub, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals for cultural sector development and quality of life.