Saudi Gazette report

WASHINGTON — The Saudi Cultural Mission to the United States took part in the international exhibition Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace, hosted at the historic home of former US President Woodrow Wilson, alongside over 50 countries and attended by diplomats, cultural figures, and media professionals from around the world.

Saudi Arabia was represented through the display of the Thobe Al-Nashl, a traditional garment worn by the Kingdom’s female delegation during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The presentation highlighted the Kingdom’s support for Saudi women designers and reflected the growing visibility of Saudi women across diverse sectors.

Dr. Tahani Albaiz, Saudi Cultural Attaché to the US and Canada, described the exhibition as a valuable platform for presenting Saudi national identity through visual arts and for strengthening cross-cultural dialogue.

“Culture and the arts have become central pillars of Saudi Arabia’s soft power, showcasing our distinctive identity and supporting our global presence,” she said.

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Turki, Director of Public Relations at the Mission, noted that this marks the second consecutive participation in the event, following last year’s display of the traditional Hasawi Bisht.

He added that these initiatives are part of a broader strategy to share Saudi cultural heritage internationally and build bridges of understanding between nations.