Riyadh:The Ethnosport Culture Festival, organized by the World Ethnosport Union, is scheduled to take place in Riyadh from November 19 to 28 as part of the Riyadh Season. This event aims to promote traditional sports and cultural heritage on an international scale.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the festival will gather 56 institutional members from 34 countries spanning five continents. The World Ethnosport Confederation has been organizing this festival since 2016, providing a platform for cultural exchange and the promotion of traditional sports. The event will feature not only traditional sports competitions but also an array of activities including handicrafts, international cuisines, traditional games for children, and music and dance performances.

The festival is a part of ongoing efforts to secure international recognition for traditional sports and bring diverse cultures together. It will showcase global cooperation through various events such as the Ethnosport Forums, the International Ethnosport Festival in Uzbekistan, and the World Nomad Games. The festival in Riyadh will operate under the motto 'Traditions of the World in Riyadh,' emphasizing its role in bringing the cultural heritage of different communities to a wider audience.

Looking forward, the Ethnosport Culture Festival will continue in Istanbul in 2027, under the main sponsorship of the Riyadh Season. The ninth edition of the festival is set to occur in Istanbul from May 27 to 30, 2027, marking a continuation of the cultural partnership between Riyadh and Istanbul. The festival in Türkiye has become a prominent platform for traditional culture, drawing international participants and visitors.