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A French Weekend with Hayy Residents Alliance Française

Join us for a weekend celebrating Hayy Jameel’s latest Residents Alliance Française as they bring the best of French culture to the complex. As the official French language institute and cultural center in Saudi Arabia, the Alliance offers a diverse and exciting cultural programme throughout the year.

Thursday, October 24

A Fairytale Reading & Crafts: Kid’s Workshop
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Hayy Explorers

Looking for an exciting and enriching workshop experience for your kids in French ? The kids workshop Fairytale Reading & Crafts is the perfect blend of language learning and creative exploration! For kids ages 6+

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Rendezvous with French Cinema | The Sleeping Car Murder (1965)
Hayy Cinema in Collaboration with Alliance Française
8:30pm
Hayy Cinema

Six people travel by train overnight from Marseilles to Paris. When the train arrives at its destination, one of the passengers, a girl, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police led by Inspector Grazzi investigate the other five passengers, suspecting that one of them was responsible. However, as the investigation is stepped up, the other passengers start turning up dead. It is then up to the last remaining two to solve the case, before they become the next victims.

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Friday, October 25

‘Happiness’ by Houda Bakkali: Exhibition Opening & Talk
5:00-7:00pm
Alliance Française

The Alliance Française of Jeddah is honored to present the exhibition ‘Happiness’ by the renowned artist Houda Bakkali. This exhibition offers a unique experience where digital art meets the tangible world. By blending traditional and contemporary mediums, the artist transcends spatial boundaries, inviting the audience to engage with her immersive artistic vision. Through augmented reality, she creates captivating environments that evolve over time, offering a multi-sensory experience that bridges the gap between the digital and physical realms. Join us for the official opening of this contemporary art exhibition, where art and technology converge in a truly innovative display.

Hayy Sounds | Bedouin Burger: Performance & Q&A
8:00pm
Saha

Join us for a performance and Q&A by Bedouin Burger, a musical duo comprising of Syrian singer and composer Lynn Adib and Lebanese music producer Zeid Hamdan, who blend folk traditions of the Levant and Arabian peninsula with jazz, electronic beats and poetry from the soul. Their approach is minimalistic and intentional to allow listeners to consciously reflect on the diversity and beauty of Arabic music and to inspire a deeper appreciation of its influence on global artistic expression.

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Saturday, October 26

French Classes for Beginners
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Alliance Française

Join us for a moment of conviviality and cultural exchange! Take part in a free French class to discover the French language and learn the basics!

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