article author: Arab News Author: Mon, 2026-08-03 05: 11 AL-BAHA: The rhythmic chants, sharp whistle calls and military-style marches of Al-Assah, the traditional village guards of Saudi Arabia’s southwest, are transporting visitors back in time at the ninth Al-Atawilah Heritage Festival in Al-Baha Region. Dressed in carefully recreated historical uniforms, performers bring to life the men once responsible for maintaining order and protecting villages, offering festival-goers a glimpse into a chapter of local history that has largely disappeared from everyday life. Main category: Saudi Arabia Tags: Al-Baha Al-Atawilah Heritage Festival
Traditional Al-Assah performances transport visitors to Al-Baha’s past
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