MADINAH — The way of preparing tea is part of people’s culture and national heritage that they are proud of. What societies inherit from one generation to another for symbolizes their customs and traditions.

The Cultures and Peoples' Festival, organized by the Islamic University of Madinah, showed various ways of preparing tea which is considered the most consumed drink in the world. As the areas of planting tea and timings of reaping it differ from place to place, so do its ways of preparation among countries and peoples, yet they constitute the main element on food banquets and a symbol of hospitality.

The 10th version of the festival, which saw the participation of students from the Islamic University of Madinah from more than 100 nationalities, represents a platform for cultures and an incubator for human heritage. It served as a window to get acquainted with their traditions. The festival shed light on a variety in lifestyles in different countries, peoples and cultures, their history and traditions as well as the top traditional dishes and fashions of each country and what their people enjoy as unique cultural heritage. — SPA