A heritage exhibition showcasing photos, paintings and artifacts that was opened in Makkah last week ended on June 21. The “Photographic Exhibition of Makkah Memories 2010” organised by the District Centres Society at the Umm Al-Qura Centre for Exhibitions in Makkah was divided into two parts. One part comprises paintings, engravings and applied arts while the second is an exhibition of photographs representing the past and the present of Makkah. The showcased pieces include Saleh Al-Howbis’ book Makkah Panorama of 110 years, Sahl Maulawi’s book Mirror of Haramain, and Rukn Makkawi, a stall set up by Hassan Makkawi.
One hundred ten photographs by young men and women participants were on display. She added that four workshops on photography have been organised on the sidelines of the exhibition. Each workshop was of three-hour duration. The Rukn showcased furniture and artifacts such as water jugs for Zamzam and trays and teapots used traditionally by Makkans. The Rukn also exhibited several old books discussing the heritage of Makkah.