Commercial Bank: Raising awareness among Safiya bint Thabit students about 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 Zeen Tiranana” (“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 their parents’ and grandparents’ lives.

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, in an experience that combined learning with entertainment and strengthened their connection to Kuwaiti folk heritage. The activities included the traditional game “Al-Hayla,” alongside other heritage games that reflected the simplicity of past life and its spirit of participation, cooperation, and social interaction.

On this occasion, Amal Al-War’a, Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications at the Kuwait Finance House, emphasized that the “Ya Zeen Tiranana” 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-War’a added that school visits represent a unique opportunity for direct engagement with students, introducing them to Kuwait’s historical heritage and traditional folk games in an interactive and enjoyable manner, enabling them to learn about aspects of their parents’ and grandparents’ lives. She affirmed 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 team at the Kuwait Finance House presented commemorative gifts to the students. On their part, the administration of Safiya bint Thabit Girls’ Primary School expressed its appreciation to the Kuwait Finance House for this distinguished initiative, commending its role in reviving Kuwaiti heritage and introducing new generations to the legacy of their forefathers. They also underscored the importance of such activities in reinforcing national identity and enhancing values of belonging and pride in Kuwait’s history among students.