Riyadh street festival to bridge generational gaps

The second Al-Sweilem Cultural Street Festival in Riyadh, organized by the Ministry of Culture, aims to entertain visitors of all ages.

The November event will highlight the cultural significance of historic Al-Sweilem Street and its traditional role as a playground for generations of children.

Bridging generational gaps, the festival will celebrate the evolution of gaming, while taking visitors on a journey through time.

Incorporating a colorful film strip-inspired entrance, a 1950s section will connect children with their parents through games, cinematic cartoons, music, and stores selling products from the decade.

The 1960s section will feature iconic games from the era and street signs inspired by popular cartoon characters of the time. The 1970s entrance has been designed to look like a Chatter Telephone toy, while the 1980s section will feature iconic games, such as the portable Atari.

Technology and gaming will be the focus of the millennials zone, with an entrance featuring cartoon characters.

Another festival activity will be a Generational Challenge area for parents and children with gaming devices and virtual reality technology.