“This is Bahrain” in Bahrain

Manama, Dec. 10 (BNA): The Bahrain Federation of Expatriate Associations (BFEA) is pleased to announce that under The Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of The Kingdom of Bahrain, “THIS IS BAHRAIN” in BAHRAIN National Day Celebrations will take place on December 15th at the National Stadium Car Park, Riffa, from 4pm to 11pm. BFEA Secretary-General Miss Betsy B Mathieson made the following statement at the official Press Conference held on Saturday 10thDecember 2016 at the Domain Hotel. “ I would like to begin by thanking His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his Royal Patronage of the Bahrain Federation of Expatriate Associations ‘THIS IS BAHRAIN” in BAHRAIN National Day Celebrations. I am very proud to say that due to the visionary leadership philosophy of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and with the support of our Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister and our First Lady, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabika bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, that truly and sincerely, there are no divisions in our multicultural, multi-faith society, and we are all united under The Leadership. Today, we live here in peaceful co-existence in the spirit of mutual respect and love just as we have for hundreds of years. We are so very grateful that we live in Bahrain, which is the Kingdom of Love, the Kingdom of Peace, the Kingdom where we do not simply ‘tolerate’ those of other faiths and beliefs, but we warmly embrace them as part of our loving Bahraini Family. We are most fortunate to live in a Kingdom where sharing our values, cultures and faith is as natural as breathing. We expatriates have always been made to feel that we are valued and cherished members of the Bahrain Family and we are very grateful for all the Rights and Freedoms and Government services provided to us and “THIS IS BAHRAIN” in BAHRAIN, enables us to come together with our Bahraini brothers and sisters to show our love, loyalty and support to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, The Leadership and the wonderful people of Bahrain.” We have much to be thankful for this National Day, as in 2016, under the courageous leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, we have seen Bahrain make huge advances and achievements in many areas in the political, economic, educational, sporting and philanthropic fields, gaining worldwide recognition and acclaim and culminating in the launch of a world first, “ The King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Chair in Inter-Faith Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence” at Sapienza University in Rome which will allow young people from all over the world to study His Majesty’s visionary leadership philosophy and contribute to peaceful co existence amongst all peoples all around the world. ‘THIS IS BAHRAIN” in BAHRAIN is the perfect opportunity for our communities to come together and thank His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and to show our love and respect for the Leadership and for each other, in the true Bahraini way, by sharing and celebrating as One Family, so we look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday 15thDecember 2016 from 4pm onwards.” Miss Mathieson revealed that the event will feature exhibition stands from Embassies, Schools, Clubs, Associations, Societies, Religious Organisations and will include lots of live entertainment throughout the day provided by school children of all nationalities who will perform dances and songs that represent their culture. A traditional Bahraini Souk will be recreated and there will be free food, soft drinks, and raffle tickets with prizes ranging from airline tickets, to smart phones, electronic goods, dinner vouchers and hotel stays. A special feature will be a children’s playground with lots of fun activities to keep the children amused. ‘’THIS IS BAHRAIN” in BAHRAIN is only possible due to the generosity of Local business sponsors and we invite anyone who would like to sponsor the event to contact us. We would love to hear from anyone interested in performing or exhibiting or donating their time, goods or services as this is a true community event and everyone is invited.” Said Miss Mathieson.