www.womanthismonth.com 53 July 2014 Cultural Festival Seef Mall offers visitors an all-embracing Ramadan experience combining popular customs with traditional experiences inspired by the Islamic culture to celebrate the Holy Month. Starting from July 2 to 23, mall-goers will have a true taste of Ramadan art, music, food and fashion. Exhibiting a different theme each week, the cultural festival opens with an art and music showcase of Arabic calligraphy and instrumental music. Visitors will have a chance to appreciate the beautiful art of Arabic calligraphy with an exhibition, demonstration and a first-hand experience of having their names personalised in the traditional art form. Children will be involved in arts and crafts, which include painting and decorating Arabic lanterns. The art and music festival will run from July 2 to 9 from 7pm to midnight. From July 10 to 16, a new cultural experience will be in store for visitors of Seef Mall, which will revolve around traditional Arabic cuisine with an array of savouries and sweets. Visitors will be treated to traditional Arabic tea and coffee served with dates at the cultural festival. While families and individuals enjoy festivities, children will be kept busy decorating a special Ramadan cake with the help of culinary experts available at the festival daily from 9pm to 11pm. The final week from July 17 to 23 culminates in traditional fashion shows, with a live Arabic band. These fashion shows will be exhibited daily at 10pm and 11pm. Call 17 582-111. Shopping for Eid If you’re looking to plan your Eid shopping before the season starts, take a visit to the Eid Shopping Bazaar organised by Fusion. Running from June 26 to 27, the bazaar boasts a variety of clothing and accessories in addition to just about anything needed for the upcoming celebrations. The bazaar will take place at Hall Three at Adhari Park. Call 33 465-377. Salsa-licious! Salsa de Bahrain hosts Salsa Glamour at Bice restaurant at Moda Mall on June 26. The night will feature typical Latino music from DJs Hamad, Talal, Ali and Osama, who will keep you entertained until late night hours. Doors open at 8pm. Magnificent Duo A lot of laughter and melodic relief comes your way as stand-up artist Celebrity the Comedian and neosoul artist Darrius Willrich perform in Bahrain for the first time. Check the duo out on June 27 at the Gulf Convention Centre. Seef Mall
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