Discover the Traditional Bread from Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

About the city of Buraydah

In 2021, Buraydah was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, becoming the first Gulf city and second in the Middle East to receive this title. Creativity and sustainability are central to its development, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of a vibrant society, a prosperous economy, and an ambitious nation. Buraydah preserves and enhances its cultural heritage while promoting sustainable development and cultural exchange. The city fosters economic growth, supports families, empowers women, and encourages youth entrepreneurship. Additionally, it leverages its agricultural, industrial, and commercial resources to improve quality of life and uphold environmental commitments.

Discover the traditional bread of Buraydah

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.

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Breads of the Creative Cities, the first inter-cluster project of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, launched in 2018 by the Creative Knowledge Foundation in partnership with Tucson UCC, celebrates the diversity of local staple foods through bread as a symbol of cultural identity. It showcases stories, traditions, and practices from Creative Cities worldwide, giving voice to bakers, millers, and farmers.

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