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RIYADH, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- The 33th National Festival for Heritage and Culture (Al-Janadriyah) will kick off on Thursday Under the auspices of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of National Guard Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf announced Sunday.
He said in a press conference that the three-week festival organized by the National Guard will be held this year under the logo of "faithfulness and loyalty".
He added that the Republic of Indonesia will be serve as the official guest of honor for this year.
The Indonesian president's special envoy Dr. Alawi Shehab lauded the strategic and civilizational ties between both countries, adding that this participation would enhance the relations between the Kingdom and Indonesia. (end)
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