Guest of honor

China will be the guest of honor at Saudi Arabia's 2013 Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival, held from April 3 to 19 in Riyadh. A Chinese delegation of nearly 200 people will travel to Riyadh to display embroidery, ceramics and Muslim cuisine.

There will also be performances of Chinese music, dance and martial arts. Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan will be the Chinese cultural ambassador at the festival. Founded in 1984, Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival is one of the most important festivals in the Arabic world, and is attended by 5 to 8 million people each year.