Commercial Bank introduces Saffiya bint Thabit Primary School students to Kuwaiti heritage

In line with its commitment to strengthening national identity and instilling Kuwaiti folk heritage in the younger generation, the Kuwait Finance House organized a visit to Safiya bint Thabit Girls’ Primary School as part of its heritage campaign “Ya Zein Turathna” (How Beautiful Is Our Heritage). The campaign aims to revive authentic Kuwaiti heritage and introduce students to the customs, traditions, and folk games that formed an integral part of the lives of their fathers and grandfathers.

The visit featured a series of interactive heritage activities and games, giving the students the opportunity to explore aspects of traditional Kuwaiti life and relive the atmosphere of childhood in the past. This experience combined learning with entertainment and strengthened connections with Kuwaiti folk heritage.

The events included the traditional game “Al-Hayla,” along with other heritage games that reflected the simplicity of past life and its distinctive spirit of sharing, cooperation, and social interaction.

On this occasion, Amal Al-Wara’, Deputy General Manager of the Corporate Communications Sector at the Kuwait Finance House, emphasized that the “Ya Zein Turathna” campaign embodies the bank’s dedication to preserving Kuwaiti heritage and introducing the younger generation to the folk traditions that constitute an essential component of national identity. She highlighted the importance of instilling pride in Kuwait’s history, customs, and traditions in children from an early age.

Amal Al-Wara’ added that school visits offer a unique opportunity for direct engagement with students, introducing them to old Kuwaiti heritage and traditional folk games in an interactive and enjoyable manner. This allows them to discover aspects of their fathers’ and grandfathers’ lives, and she stressed that reviving these heritage practices helps keep folk traditions alive in the memory of new generations.

At the conclusion of the visit, the Corporate Communications Sector team presented souvenir gifts to the students. On her part, the administration of Safiya bint Thabit Girls’ Primary School expressed its appreciation to the Kuwait Finance House for this distinguished initiative, praising its role in reviving Kuwaiti heritage and introducing new generations to the legacy of their forefathers. The school administration also underscored the importance of such activities in reinforcing national identity and enhancing values of belonging and pride in Kuwait’s history among the students.