Friday, 26 Jan 2024
- Balad Beast music festival
- eyebrow-raising scene in Saudi Arabia
- Vision 2030, Crown Prince MBS plan
- to attract millions more tourists
- in Jeddah’s oldest neighbourhood, known as Al-Balad
- Historic city, modern vibes
- 2.5-sq km area of cafes, museums, performance spaces
- ravers crowded four stages at Balad Beast, glittery face paint
- Balad neighbourhood strongly associated with pilgrimage and Ramadan
- Al-Balad came to prominence in 7th century as hub for pilgrims
- Unesco granted Al-Balad World Heritage site status in 2014
- centuries-old villas, mosques and markets, known as souks.
- On stage in Jeddah Ty Dolla $ign, Wu-Tang Clan, Major Lazer
- rapper Ty Dolla $ign asked his screaming Saudi fans a few questions.
- “Where the hot girls at?”
- “How many of you trying to get lit after the show tonight?
- How many of you trying to get faded?”
- Most of the women hair and faces uncovered.
- partied late into the night during Balad Beast.
- transform as a dance floor
- those not enthusiastic can stay at home
- Easy and simple - AFP
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