Founder of Mt. Fuji Kakigori and Dessert House, Abdulla Bindayna is passionate about creating an edge to ordinary desserts. He graduated with a a bachelors in Law from Leeds Beckett University and currently works at the Legal and Legislation Opinion Commission — nevertheless, food is his passion. While ice-cream seems to be popular in the dessert scene, he sought to introduce aspects of Japanese pop culture in Bahrain through the concept of Mt. Fuji. Creating the concept of Mt. Fuji together with his partners, the Kakigoria, a unique Japanese shaved ice dessert, was their zone of experiment. Abdulla managed to lead a team that brought together and experimented with endless flavors that the Kakigori can have. Eating Kakigori is an experience, and growing up as a foodie Abdulla aims to tackle the dessert scene in a novel way that spreads joy and happiness.
Do You Really Like It? is a local psychedelic pop band, a theatrical burst of energy and character at every of their live performances. Since their formation in 2017, the band, consisting of Abdulla, Debbi and Sean, have played at the largest festivals and venues in the Kingdom of Bahrain, representing the various backgrounds that the country embodies. Abdulla Mahmood started playing music in 2009, and is currently the manager and lead guitarist of the band. Debbi Fransisco is the band’s drummer, and is also a drum and guitar instructor. Sean Fernandes is the band’s bassist, a music instructor with his own solo project called Monsoon for Two.
About the Location:
One of the first museums in the Gulf, the Bahrain National Museum opened in 1988. The site itself, on the edge of the sea, is a tremendous attraction, adding to its contemporary ambience which is influenced by the white travertine façade and dramatic courtyard decorated with contemporary sculptures. The exhibition halls showcase artefacts uncovered in the numerous archaeological sites in Bahrain and underpinning the longstanding history of the island. The rich collection covers 6000 years of Bahrain’s history. In addition to the archaeological exhibits, two halls are dedicated to local customs and traditions, featuring clothing, housing, rituals and traditional crafts. Moreover, the art hall features a permanent collection of works by some of Bahrain’s leading artists as well as regularly hosting temporary exhibitions.
Adjacent to the National Museum can be seen the Art Centre and Cultural Hall, both of which host temporary exhibitions and concerts throughout the year. A new addition to this cultural compound is the recently inaugurated Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage.
