Commercial Bank celebrates folk games as part of 'Ya Zein Our Heritage' campaign
Kuwait Finance House organized a Damman tournament at the Diwan Al-Ra'il Al-Awwal as part of the 'Ya Zein Our Heritage' campaign to revive folk heritage.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
In a bid to revive authentic Kuwaiti heritage and strengthen its presence among various segments of society, the Commercial Bank of Kuwait organized a checkers tournament over two days at Diwan Al Ra’il Al Awwal, concluding the event as part of its heritage campaign “Ya Zeen Turathna” (How Beautiful Is Our Heritage), which aims to revive Kuwaiti folk heritage.
In this context, Amal Al-Wara’, Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications at the bank, stated: “This event highlights the significance of traditional games in Kuwaiti memory, as they are an integral part of the social and cultural heritage linked to the lives of fathers and grandfathers, and have contributed to fostering a spirit of closeness and communication among members of society. The checkers tournament also provided an opportunity to evoke the atmosphere of the past and underscore the importance of these traditional games, which combined entertainment, thinking, and competition, and have remained present in the collective memory of Kuwaiti society across generations.”
She added that reviving Kuwaiti traditional games represents an important part of the bank’s efforts to preserve national heritage and introduce new generations to the customs and traditions that have distinguished Kuwaiti society throughout its history.
She noted that organizing the checkers tournament at Diwan Al Ra’il Al Awwal reflects the bank’s commitment to reviving folk heritage and enhancing intergenerational communication through community initiatives that evoke the authenticity of the past and highlight the value of heritage in consolidating national identity.
She further emphasized that the bank continues, through its “Ya Zeen Turathna” campaign, to launch initiatives and events that showcase Kuwaiti heritage, foster pride in it, preserve it, and pass it on to future generations.
The tournament featured five rounds over two days, with three rounds on the first day and two on the second day, witnessing strong engagement from game enthusiasts and visitors to Diwan Al Ra’il Al Awwal, in an atmosphere marked by enthusiasm and positive competition among participants.
The Commercial Bank continues to implement its community initiatives aimed at reviving heritage and strengthening national identity, driven by its belief in the importance of preserving folk heritage as an inseparable part of Kuwait’s history and cultural memory, and its commitment to reinforcing values of pride in national legacy and enhancing intergenerational communication.
