Saudi Arabia: Iranian saffron spices up Riyadh season

Published 2024년 11월 20일

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An Iranian pavilion at the Riyadh Season festival in Saudi Arabia is drawing crowds with its display of saffron, one of the world's most expensive spices. The pavilion is offering visitors a chance to sample saffron in various forms and learn about its culinary uses. The Riyadh Season, which has attracted 6 million visitors in five weeks, is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy and promote tourism. The festival includes 14 zones, 11 world championships, and 10 exhibitions. The presence of the Iranian pavilion marks a continuation of improving relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, following the resumption of diplomatic ties last year.

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Cairo: An Iranian pavilion introduced into a key Saudi entertainment and tourist festival is attracting visitors with a highly prized spice on display. Saffron and its products are capturing the attention of visitors to the Boulevard World, a major stop in the ongoing Riyadh Season with its high quality and aroma wafting through the place, the Saudi news agency SPA reported. Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel A variety of saffron products are provided. Visitors have a unique experience of tasting its flavours used in tea and sweets, and learn about its various culinary uses. The pavilion is part of Riyadh Season’s efforts to acquaint visitors with different aspects of world cultures in the popular Boulevard World Zone. Saffron is called "red gold" due to its high value and status as one of the world's most expensive spices. It is also known for its health benefits including improved mood. The current fifth edition of the Riyadh Season kicked off on October 12, ...

Source: Gulfnews