Commercial Bank Takes Fahd Al-Asker School Students on a Journey to Kuwaiti Heritage

Kuwait Commercial Bank continued its school visits as part of the “Ya Zein Our Heritage” campaign, with a visit to Fahad Al-Asaker Boys’ School aimed at introducing students to Kuwaiti folk heritage and highlighting the customs and traditions that reflect the authenticity of Kuwaiti society and the richness of its cultural history. This effort is part of the bank’s ongoing initiatives to preserve authentic Kuwaiti heritage and strengthen national identity among younger generations.

In this context, Amani Al-Wara’, Deputy General Manager of the Corporate Communications Sector at the bank, emphasized the importance of introducing younger generations to Kuwaiti heritage and reinforcing pride in national identity. She noted that school visits provide an opportunity for direct engagement with students, presenting folk heritage in a manner that bridges the past and the present. She added that the bank, through its community initiatives, strives to support efforts aimed at preserving national heritage and passing it on to future generations, thereby enhancing their connection to Kuwait’s history and core values.

This visit was part of a series of school visits under the “Ya Zein Our Heritage” campaign, reflecting the bank’s commitment to expanding the initiative’s reach to diverse student groups and familiarizing them with the cultural manifestations that formed an integral part of the lives of their fathers and grandfathers.

The visit to Fahad Al-Asaker Boys’ School included a range of interactive activities designed to introduce students to traditional Kuwaiti folk games, including “Al-Til,” “Al-Kiram,” and “Al-Dama.” It also featured an awareness video showcasing various traditional games, explaining their differences from modern games, and highlighting their collective and dynamic nature, as well as the social interaction and spirit of cooperation they fostered among children.

At the conclusion of the visit, which received notable appreciation from students and the management of Fahad Al-Asaker Boys’ School, the bank’s Corporate Communications Sector team distributed commemorative gifts to students, aiming to keep elements of folk heritage present in their daily lives.