Art programme launched to honour UAE martyrs

Abu Dhabi - The programme, titled 'Proud Expressions', is a national initiative that invites artists to express their pride and gratitude to the heroes of the UAE and their families.

 A nationwide Commemoration Day art programme has been launched as part of 'The UAE Remembers' campaign. The programme is a joint initiative by the Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
The programme, titled 'Proud Expressions', is a national initiative that invites artists to express their pride and gratitude to the heroes of the UAE and their families. "This is a symbolic and fitting tribute to the heroes of the UAE and their families, and an integral part of The UAE Remembers campaign," said Shaikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Director of the Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office. "We hope that people across the nation will take this opportunity to honour them by supporting and participating in this programme," he added.
Proud Expressions will serve as a platform for artistic expression in its various forms, inspiring active public participation and involvement from across the UAE. The programme aims to bring people together through a sense of common pride in the strength and resilience of the nation, while building solidarity and unity throughout the community.
Both professional and amateur artistic submissions from Emiratis and residents are encouraged and those who are interested may submit pieces celebrating the UAE and its heroes. They can choose any medium preferred - including traditional painting, digital artwork, mixed media, photography, and calligraphy - provided criteria outlined on the programme's website www.proudexpressions.ae are met.
In its effort to spread the message of Commemoration Day across all segments of the society, the art initiative aims to involve young people into the programme.
Students are encouraged to participate and have benn given detailed information on how to submit artworks directly through their schools.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of TCA Abu Dhabi, commented: "We hope to give voice to the sense of national pride that exists among people of all ages, communities, and nationalities in the UAE by using art as a positive means to express our appreciation for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation."
The Martyrs' Families' Affairs Office launched The UAE Remembers campaign in the run up to Commemoration Day, which falls on November 30. Under the hashtag #TheUAERemembers, the campaign invites all members of the society to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of the nation.
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