On the occasion of International Women’s Day and as a part of the celebrations of Kuwait as the Capital of Islamic Culture 2016, a show of textiles from the Islamic world was organized by the International Women’s Group in cooperation with Tareq Rajab Museum and hosted by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters at Crowne Plaza hotel Tuesday.The event was held under the auspices of Sheikha Aida Salem Al-Ali Al- Sabah, the wife of the foreign minister. The event was attended by a number of ambassadors, public figures and society elites. Social activist and event organizer Narjis Al-Shatti said all the wives of ambassadors decided to work on an event highlighting women on International Women’s Day. “We determined that the most beautiful thing that can be shown is the traditional Islamic dress. The event is part of the celebrations of Kuwait as the capital of Islamic culture this year,” she added.The ceremony began with a speech by Shatti followed by a presentation of the traditional fashion of participating countries including India, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Turkey, Palestine, GCC countries, Sudan, Iran, Russia, Senegal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, Indonesia and Kuwait, accompanied by folk music.The models walked into the auditorium on an elevated catwalk wearing their traditional garments, and were given a round of applause from the attendees. The event concluded with a performance by the Kuwait’s Women Orchestra and a gala dinner.
