Preparations have begun for the launch of the second season of “Winter at Tantora 2019”, which celebrates arts, culture and history in the heart of the charming nature of “Al-Ula”.
The second season of “Winter at Tantora” will witness a number of artistic events that will be held at the “Maraya” theater on February 28, and other activities on January 24 and February 21.
Artistic events are organized, while classical music lovers will enjoy a special concert on December 27 and February 7, where “Winter at Tantora” among the inspiring nature of “Al-Ula” will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the international German musician “Beethoven”, by presenting his most prominent musical creations. In the "Beethoven Festival" from January 2 to January 4, 2020.
On the historical side of the festival, the concert program in “Winter at Tantora” includes a theatrical performance inspired by the historical dimensions of “Al-Ula”, entitled “Jamil Buthaina”, at the “Maraya” theater on February 14, 2020.
And the land of “Al-Ula” is considered by its unique nature throughout its history to be the crossroads between the civilizations of the East and the West. The civilization of the Nabataeans and also the civilization of the Romans passed through it, and it became home to thousands of archaeological treasures dating back thousands of years, and in it is the archaeological “Al-Hijr” region, which was recorded by the “UNESCO” organization. As the first world heritage site in the Kingdom, so the attendees will be able to enjoy a rich experience during the “Winter at Tantora” season, by purchasing a package of one-day or weekend trip packages and for those wishing to enjoy the atmosphere of “Winter at Tantora” in a relatively short time.
One-day trip packages are a suitable option for visitors, as they can choose the package category that suits their budget among the three categories: gold, platinum, and diamond. These packages include the cost of round-trip airline tickets from Riyadh or Jeddah to Al-Ula, and a tour to a heritage or archaeological site. And attending an artistic concert inside the “Maraya” theater, during one day, with prices starting from 3155 Saudi riyals per person.
Okaz (Riyadh) @okaz_online