Artists from more than 60 countries joined hands to celebrate UAE National Day. Artscrafts, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Khalifa bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdul Rahman Al Moalla, and the Indian Embassy, organised the event titled “Ehtifal Al Emarat” at the Abu Dhabi Theatre on December 3 and 4. The art festival was open to public and showcased the union of different artistic styles from various parts of the world. The event offered live art experiences and panel talks and cultural programmes of various kinds to celebrate unity, solidarity, and sustainability.
The major highlight of “Ehtifal Al Emarat” is the Guinness World Record attempt for the most number of nationalities in an art lesson. A 51-metre-long painting to spread the message of sustainability to the world from renowned artists from various countries is the highlight of the event.