24 December 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com The Nest explores the ways and means culture is fused and integrated, to celebrate the cultural fusions found within Bahrain. This year features a specially curated programme of public art, workshops and pop-up events held under the theme ‘Melting Pot’, offering Bahrainis a chance be reintroduced to each other. The Nest explores the heart of deeply symbolic practices that have been passed down from family to family, generation to generation. There are seven main sections: 1. Children’s Area: A section of the park will be dedicated to children’s play, as well as offering workshops and activities on subjects such as food art, kids’ fab lab and street art! 2. Open Air Cinema: Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy an open air theatre, with films screening once a week. 3. Café: Offering traditional food with a modern touch. 4. Marketplace: This offers entrepreneurs and artists a platform to present their work in a creative and fun way. 5. Public Art: Outdoor installations are the heart of The Nest, transforming Block 338 into a live The Nest When? Ongoing-December 17 Event? The Nest Venue? Various — Block 338 arts space with sculptures, murals and interactive design weaved into the urban landscape. 6. Live Music: There will be live entertainment in the form of local and regional bands, as well as opportunities for busking throughout the week. Belly of Paris. DECEMBER 2016. HAPPENINGS An art installation at The Nest.
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