Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), : Former Indian cricketer Sreesanth graced the India week celebrations in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has dedicated a week to celebrate India’s culture and traditions during its ‘Riyadh Season’. Sreesanth expressed his gratitude for being invited to the Saudi capital.
While speaking on it, he said, “I am honoured, it’s a blessing, I’m humbled with this beautiful experience. I have come here for the very first time and I will explore Riyadh. It’s like a festival here and everybody is getting an opportunity. The dancers and the entertainers are getting an opportunity to express their feelings as well. I think this is the best could happen.”
He praised the initiative of the Saudi government which is organizing a women’s cricket tournament in Saudi, and said, “It is good that the Saudi government is organizing cricket tournaments for the benefit of women’s cricket.”
Sreesanth, who has also worked in some films, again shared his feelings about the new Global Harmony initiative of the Saudi government which has been launched for the Riyadh Season. He said, “It is very important to stay together in difficult times and what we learnt during the days of COVID pandemic is that in difficult times there is neither caste nor religion. There is no competition. We should share knowledge. This is a great initiative, it will feel great to see that a lot of talent will come forward and they will get an opportunity.” He also said, “Our country is being represented here, this is a big thing,” and recalled something his father said, “I remember my dad said that no stranger is unknown until you meet them, if you meet them then you understand them and I believe that sky is not the limit.”
Saudi people celebrate Riyadh season in their capital Riyadh where they welcome the new season. This celebration includes cultural activities, events, performances, exhibitions, traditional foods, concerts and much more. India week celebrations will continue till 21st October in Riyadh.
