The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in the US recently received a delegation of students from Indiana University Bloomington as part of a program to boost communication and the exchange of ideas between different cultures, enrich their Arabic language, and develop their skills.
Dr. Fawzi Bukhari, the cultural attache at the Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC, and Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Turki, the mission’s director of cultural and social affairs, welcomed the delegation.
Members of the party toured the King Abdullah Cultural Hall and viewed sculptures, Arabic calligraphy paintings, and other exhibits portraying the authentic Saudi culture.
Al-Turki noted Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving the Arabic language through the King Salman International Complex for the Arabic Language, in addition to the work of its various ministries and official bodies.
That was followed by language competitions among students, with the participation of several Saudi scholarship students.
Delegates pointed out the authenticity of Saudi costumes, food, architecture, and the popular tools for preparing coffee still used today.