Saudi Aramco Cultural Program Brochure 2012

1. Saudi Aramco
Cultural Program 2012
Dhahran
June 20 - July 18

3. Introduction
Once again this summer, we welcome you to the Saudi Aramco
Cultural Program. We hope to provide you with exciting and
meaningful family-focused activities that reflect Saudi Aramco’s goal
of having a positive impact on our society.
This year, we are offering activities that do not exist anywhere in
Saudi Arabia except in the Saudi Aramco Cultural Program. For the
first time in the Kingdom, we bring you the 1001 Inventions
exhibition, the Valencia Football Academy, and the great
performances of “The Freej Show” and “Barney and Friends.”
We are also bringing back last year’s popular program “iSpark,” as
well as the historically rich Heritage Village.
This summer, visiting the Saudi Aramco Cultural Program is a must!
To find out more, keep reading this booklet or visit our website at
www.saudiaramco-cp.com.
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5. 1001 Inventions
1001 Inventions travels the world introducing people to
inventors such as master engineer Al-Jazari, whose
crank mechanisms can be found in machines around the
globe; Fatima Al-Fihri, who founded the world’s first
modern university; and Al-Zahrawi, who invented
hundreds of medical instruments and techniques, many
still being used today.
Explore 1,000 years of scientific and cultural
achievement.
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6. Get ready for the experience of a lifetime and join
iSpark
“iSpark,” which offers a set of educational and
stimulating workshops for ages 12 to 17 in four
different tracks as follows:
1. Abqariyah
Powering The World
Bridges
Green City
2. The Studio
iPhone Game Design
Creative Imagery
Animation
3. Hikayat
New Media
Video Telling
Documentary Making
4. Eureka
Light from the Stars
Decoding Life
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7. Valencia
Football Academy
Saudi Aramco has brought the Valencia Football
Academy to the Eastern Province for four weeks of
intensive training, which for any dedicated soccer
player means an enriching experience and a lot of fun!
If you love football and a challenge, don’t miss this
opportunity to enhance your football skills, while
learning what it truly takes to be a successful player.
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8. Live Performances
Wondrous sets, stunning performances,
surprises, fun and laughter are yours to enjoy
in the Live Performances Tent.
A variety of local and international
entertainers, cultural shows and exciting plays
will delight every member of your family.
Shows nightly are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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9. National Clubs Program
Saudi Aramco brings you sports and fun, in partnership
with national sports clubs Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Feteh,
Al-Ettifaq, Al-Khaleej and Al-Jubail.
If you are a boy between the ages of 7 and 14, a variety
of sports and other learning experiences are yours –
football, basketball, karate, Tae Kwon Do, table tennis,
swimming and other exciting activities.
Join the fun. You’ll be glad you did!
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10. RobOlympics
Sharp minds, a team spirit and a love of fun are
required at the 2012 Robot Olympics (the
RobOlympics). Come and enjoy the fun and
enjoy the challenge at the RobOlympics,
where teams of robotic engineers — ages 8-12
— program a robot and then guide it through
a series of Olympic competitions.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!
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11. Imagination
Playground
Your children will unleash their creative
potential in the Imagination Playground at
the 2012 Saudi Aramco Cultural Program.
Giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric,
crates and more will allow your children to tap
into their creative potential to dream, build,
play and explore endless possibilities.
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12. Saudi 2050
Saudi 2050 is an interactive traveling exhibit on
the impact of energy conservation and
technology innovation in shaping the future.
With energy efficiency as a binding thread
throughout, the exhibition will encourage you
to not only gaze into the future but also shape
it, communicating that we all have a role to
play in powering a positive and exciting future
for Saudi Arabia and the world.
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13. Tinkering Studio
Curiosity is the key to fun in The Tinkering Studio™
at the 2012 Saudi Aramco Cultural Program.
Science, art and technology come together in this
curiosity-driven learning environment.
Developed at the Exploratorium, the Museum of
Science, Art and Human Perception in San
Francisco, The Tinkering Studio™ is a unique
learning environment that supports critical
thinking, creative exploration, and scientific and
artistic interaction with the world.
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14. Heritage Village
Experience the rich history of Saudi
Arabia in the Heritage Village. You will
learn about the different regions of the
Kingdom and how previous generations
adapted to and lived in harmony with
their local environment.
Walk down the streets of early towns,
enjoy the taste of traditional foods, and
watch craftspeople share their art.
Visit the Heritage Village, explore the
Kingdom and discover its past.
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15. Traffic Safety Garden
In the traffic safety garden, your children will
learn the rules of traffic safety at an early age.
Your children will enjoy a set of workshops
designed to educate them about safety on the
road, then they will take a fun test to ensure they
can become ambassadors of traffic safety.
Here, we nurture a generation that puts safety
first.
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16. Food Court
Enjoy a delicious meal and a refreshing
drink at our food court, where we offer
you a collection of top quality restaurants.
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17. Ask Me
You have a question? Just head to the “Ask
Me” tent and you will find an answer. You also
can ask any of our volunteers who are here to
help you.
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18. Our Partners
We appreciate the partnerships we have
with research centers, universities, sports
clubs and media for the Saudi Aramco
Cultural Program. We all aspire to be a
successful model to follow in activating the
concept of true partnership for a better
society and community.
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