ABHA: Thousands of tourists have been soaking up an array of art and cultural events and activities at this year’s Aseer Season. And the festival’s major attractions — Art Street and Al-Muftaha Village — have been proving big hits among trippers. The Art Street attractions include sculptures, and artistic displays incorporating trees, flowers, and special lighting effects. Al-Muftaha Village is an established cultural, artistic, and historical landmark in the Aseer region. It includes a mosque decorated with calligraphy designs, and exhibitions showcasing a blend of architectural authenticity and contemporary art. An art museum, that contains contributions from leading artists and photographers, has become a popular meeting place for visual and auditory art enthusiasts and artists. The season also features other activities, such as visual art ceremonies, pottery making, and coloring for children and women, a calligraphy zone, silversmiths’ section, local honey and ghee corner, an Aseeri fashion area, and souvenir gifts. Visitors can also have their photograph taken while wearing Aseeri costumes, or they can head to a theater area hosting special seminars on art and painting with the participation of Saudi artists, and music and folk groups.