Winter at Tantora Festival
Festival in Saudi Arabia
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The Winter at Tantora Festival (Arabic: شتاء طنطورة) is an annual cultural festival held in the old town of Al-'Ula, Medina, located in northwestern Saudi Arabia.[1][2] The first festival began on 21 December 2018, and was running a series of eight-weekend concerts for world-class musicians.[3] In addition to this, the festival also features other activities and events.[4] The festival's second edition began on 19 December 2019, and a third edition is currently in the works.[5]
| Winter at Tantora Festival شتاء طنطورة | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Locations | Al-Ula, Medina |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Website | www |
Name
The name of the festival 'Tantora' is inspired by a sundial located in the old town of Al-'Ula, used by the locals as a marker for the changing of the seasons.[6]
Events 2018-2019 Festival
- Concerts : The first edition of the festival hosted the Italian singer Andrea Bocceli, the Greek composer Yanni and the French violinist Renaud Capuçon.[7]
- Hot air balloon festival.[8]
- Light and Life celebration.[9]
- Fursan Endurance Horse Race, 2 February 2019[10]
Events 2019-2020 Festival
- Concerts
- Hot air balloon festival
- Fursan Endurance Horse Race
