Saudi Arabia's Winter at Tantora Festival to Launch Its 2nd Edition in Dec. 19, 2019 4 Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

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3- Adventure and Exploration: It is designed for fans of thrill and excitement, where a high dose of adrenaline will be provided by a variety of events ranging from "classic aircraft flights" that provide visitors with distinctive adventures and sightseeing from the top aboard old aircraft dating back to World War II, to a quiet flight across the sky. On the other hand, the second "Balloon Festival" in Al-Ula provides a popular destination for balloon enthusiasts across the region to experience the sky flying with a fleet of 100 balloons, explore the wonders drawn by thousands of years on the land of Al-Ula and enjoy flying individually at sunset. Visitors also can enjoy more than 200 jockeys from around the world who will compete for a 120-kilometer track at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup of Endurance Race, the world's second largest race of its kind. 4- The resort: It will provide exclusive tours under the stars in the presence of international Michelin-class luxury restaurants created in sites of archaeological significance and scenic nature. The audience can be briefed on more about the festival's distinctive events by visiting www.experiencealula.com. Festival tickets will also be available to the public by the beginning of October 2019. It is worth mentioning that "Winter at Tantora" is being held in the governorate of Al-Ula, located in the north-west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an exceptional place being characterized by the charm of its natural beauty and ancient civilizations, and the headquarters of ancient treasures dating back to thousands of years. Al-Ula is located on the ancient incense road between southern Arabian Peninsula and Egypt, and has become a hub of commercial and cultural exchange as a rich oasis that has created an ideal environment for the prosperity of civilizations. The first season of Winter at Tantora festival 2018 has hosted more than 37,000 visitors from around the world over 10 weeks. It also witnessed the participation of well-known international celebrities and artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Yanni as well as the distinguished Arabian singer Majda El Roumi and the Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang. Based on the outstanding success of the first season, the program's activities for the second season 2019/2020 will be extended for another two weeks and are expected to attract 40,000 visitors to enjoy the rich cultural and heritage performances and shows. --SPA 21:37 LOCAL TIME 18:37 GMT 0025 www.spa.gov.sa/w1179406

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