Among the tourist places in Khobar 2020 is a new tourist place, which attracts tourists in the eastern region.
As 21 Saudi plastic artists transformed old folk homes into artistic and decorative paintings using “graffiti” art, which was a dream for them to spread art culture through purposeful messages, spread beauty and create a tourist front that expresses themselves and the desires of people.
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Who did the work? :
This initiative was led by plastic artist Madawi Al-Baz, and it was done in Al-Khobar Governorate in Al-Thuqbah, specifically the papacy district.
The main supporter of this initiative was the Emirate of the Eastern Region and the Municipality of Al-Khobar.
“We started implementing the initiative, and we saw happiness in the eyes of the people of the houses, and we found them cooperation and containment for us, so we became like one family, we enter to pray in their homes, and we drink tea, drinks and food, and all of them share what they can with us.”
It also says: “The idea in its entirety is based on decorating old folk neighborhoods and homes with“ graffiti ”art and turning them into formative paintings with Saudi hands, which is the first idea of its kind to be implemented in Saudi Arabia, and it is the beginning of upcoming launches in various regions and cities of the Kingdom, to improve the facades of homes Old.”
She adds: “Within ten days, the initiative was implemented and the formation of 6 houses was completed, according to the terms and conditions of the art of” graffiti “, an art that is implemented in the streets, and we wanted to turn it into positive messages,”
According to the newspaper, “Al Arabiya Net”.
Why do activities like this now:
After the gatherings of artists on the street of Art in Abha and their interest in them, and the government’s support for all kinds of arts, the artists’ work has started to show remarkably, and with people’s attention we will witness a major development of global competition in the near future, God willing.
Why are you visiting this place:
If you are a visitor to Al-Khobar, do not forget to limp around this neighborhood to see the application of the idea of decorating old houses and saving them from deterioration, especially if you have children who like to draw, or at their start, it might give them more encouragement.
More places:
For more tourist places, click on the entertainment places in Khobar and Dammam, or the tourist places in the news … the sparkling jewel in the eastern region.
Photo Gallery :
To see this tourist place in Al-Khobar, and the beauty of fine art, see the following photo gallery:
Khobar City – the papacy district 
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