Manama Doesn’t Sleep - Nuit Blanche
- Category
- Music
- Country
- Bahrain
- Date
- Evening of Dec 15 to morning of Dec 16
- Venue
- Various locations around Bahrain
- Tickets
- Free Admission
The concept of this 12-hour nighttime artistic event, which is held annually from December 15 to December 16 from from 7 pm to 7 am, celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the Bahrain National Museum. The event aims to re-discover and tour the museums in Bahrain, and organize a wide range of cultural and artistic events for the duration of the event. These events a mix of local and international shows held around the museum and its surrounding area. Shows are also held in and around the city of Manama itself, the city which never sleeps, particularly on this night.
Manama Doesn’t Sleep 2014
Evening of Dec 15 to morning of December16
from 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Programme
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Book Launch Visions: Ghazi Al-Gosaibi 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bahrain National Museum - Lecture Hall |
| As part of the Ministry of Culture’s ongoing series celebrating intellectuals and thinkers from around the world, the 6th volume of the Visions book series will be launched. The volume was written by a number of leading intellectuals and academics, and focuses on the legacy of the late poet, author, and intellectual Dr. Ghazi Al-Gosaibi. |
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100 Years of Automobiles in Bahrain with participation of the 13th Note Band 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Bab Al-Bahrain |
| Antique automobiles return once more to Bab Al-Bahrain to commemorate 100 years of the first automobile touching ground in Bahrain, and harkening back to a bygone era when people used to park nearby and walk around the area. The highlights of this public display include two classic cars graciously lent by businessman Mr. Akram Miknas for this occasion. A camera crew will be on hand to enable patrons of the area to pose next to the cars and take their commemorative pictures home with them. The 13th note band will also be on hand to put on an exciting musical show. |
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Performance by the French show “CAUGHT IN THE ACT !” 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM Cultural Hall (outdoors and indoors) |
| The French Embassy in Bahrain will organize a spectacular outdoor and indroor performance Yann Lheureux contemporary dance company “Caught in the Act”, a urbandance show by Yann Lheureux With Flagrant délire (Tony Thich), Flagrant délit (Lee Woo Jae) and Flat/grand délit (Vincent Warin). |
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Ankara Wind Instruments Quinte 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM Bab Al-Bahrain |
| The Turkish Embassy in Bahrain will put on a special outdoors concert featuring a five-member Ankara Wind Instruments Quintet which will play international musical compositions and traditional Turkish music. |
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Traditional local meal (Zafraan Cafe) 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM Bab Al-Bahrain |
| As part of its efforts to promote traditional local cafes and restaurants and the authentic Bahraini identity and spirit, the Ministry of Culture will treat participants and guests to a traditional meal especially prepared at Zafraan Café in Bab Al-Bahrain. |
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Screening of short films about the sea produced by the Ministry of Culture for the Bahrain film Days 2:30 AM – 3:30 AM Conference room - Bahrain National Museum |
| In appreciation of the winners and honorees during the Bahrain Cinema Days Festival, which was themed around the sea, a special screening of the short films that were financed and supported by the Ministry of Culture will take place. The event is in line with the Ministry’s efforts to support the artistic and cinematic movement in Bahrain and encouraging local aspiring filmmaking talents. |
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Tour of Bahrain National Museum 3:30 AM – 4:30 AM Bahrain National Museum |
| As part of the Bahrain National Museum’s 26th anniversary, a special tour of the exhibits and facilities of this outstanding national landmark will take place to enable people to re-discover the deep-rooted history of ancient Bahrain. |
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Ta’a Al-Shabab 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM Bahrain National Museum |
| Ta’a Al-Shabab, a pioneering youth initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture, will present a special artistic show that encapsulates the visions and aspirations of the youth for the future (Harmony Initiative accompanied by patriotic songs) |
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Tela’at ya Ma7la Noorha 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Darseen Café - Bahrain National Museum |
| Witnessing the majestic sunrise and sea views on December 16th. The event includes a special breakfast meal and sing-alongs to cap off the whirlwind 12 hour program of events. |
Other Notes:
- Provision of two buses to transport participants. The participants will park their cars in the Bahrain National Museum’s parking lot, and take the tour together for a more enjoyable shared experience.
- The tour will take place the evening of December 15 to morning of December 16th from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
