This yr appears to be a golden yr for Thailand and Saudi Arabia relations, after the two nations agreed to revive full diplomatic ties. However what are the weather that can join individuals of the 2 nations? We’d have the ability to discover out on the “Thai-Saudi Bridge Exhibition”.
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bangkok has held an exhibition, marking one of many first main occasions held by the embassy in Thailand following the restoration of Thai-Saudi diplomatic relations.
The “Thai-Saudi Bridge Exhibition” explains the roles that Saudi Arabia has performed in providing help to Muslims all over the world, in addition to its ties with Thailand.
H.E. Mr. Essam Saleh H. Algetale, Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia stated that “After 7 months of the connection restoration, each nations have exchanged visits. Particularly, the individuals of the 2 nations can see the various benefits of restoring diplomatic ties.”
He talked about that the phrase ‘Bridge’ refers back to the bridge that connects individuals to individuals of each nations. Particularly the trade of our cultures and traditions.
After you step into this exhibition, Saudi Arabian espresso has been ready because the welcome drink of this exhibition.
Saudi Arabian espresso has its personal distinctive system. They boil the espresso along with many spices, similar to cardamom. The system is totally different, relying on the a part of the nation. The espresso offers you an excellent aroma, totally different from different coffees.
They use their left hand to carry the espresso kettle known as ‘Dullah’, which is produced from brass and other forms of steel, they usually use their proper hand to carry a cup. In case you have many friends, the espresso will probably be served to the one that is on the precise hand facet of the server. If there may be an elder, the espresso will probably be served to the elder first.
The exhibition additionally has a loads of free dates, which have been grown within the japanese a part of Saudi Arabia, for guests to pattern.
After you get your Saudi Arabian dates and occasional, you’ll be able to deliver them to eat whereas having fun with Saudi Arabian vibes within the “Saudi front room”, which has been specifically ready for guests.
The exhibition additionally supplies Quran lecturers to advise guests on tips on how to recite the scriptures.
Guests can carry out the pilgrimage just about with the ‘Digital studying 3D Hajj and Umrah’ software. This software is developed by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia. The consumer can choose to carry out the Hajj or Umrah just about, step-by-step.
The exhibition additionally present entry to numerous historic Islamic texts, together with the royal Quran, which is the central Islamic textbook. Islamic e-books are additionally out there for guests to obtain.
Apart from the show of historic Quran, the exhibition additionally supplies the Quran with a Thai translation at no cost. An Arabic calligraphy grasp can also be right here to put in writing your identify in attractive Arabic calligraphy.
H.E. Mr. Essam Saleh H. Algetale additionally stated that “We wish to invite Thai individuals to maintain our relationship and save our bridge, whether or not by visiting us for pilgrimage or for journey.”
For anybody who desires to discover Thailand and Saudi Arabia relations, the exhibition is going down on the Basis of Islamic Centre of Thailand till the tip of August 2022 from 11am to 5pm.
by Kitipat Chuensukjit
