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The Tantora itself is a sundial used by the local people not only to tell time, but also to mark the beginning of the winter planting season. This culturally significant festive season has always been filled with celebrations. The local community has been always proud of their old traditions, and they revive it every year, and now it\u2019s time for visitors to explore and put hands on the old, beautiful and traditional celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Winter at Tantora is an extravagant six-week festival, the Tantora Celebration is a 5-day celebration, starts on 22<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;December until 26<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;December, the celebration focuses on sharing the traditions and culture of the AlUla Oasis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout AlUla\u2019s Old Town, you\u2019ll find different special areas set up to showcase the local heritage and aspects of daily social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors and attendees will be able to immerse with 4 remarkable experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>The Traveller Ibn Battuta (45-minute performance)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This immersive live show introduces the ancient traveller Ibn Battuta, the iconic explorer, as he passed through AlUla during his travels, he encountered the locals and met their generosity and love, while the story is being told by the Rawi (the local guide).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tantora Performance (7-minute performance)\u200b<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather at the Tantora sundial, much like the locals do, and sit to watch a thoughtful performance about the story of an older man wishing to revive his father\u2019s land. Through this story, learn about the significance of the Tantora\u2019s architecture and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Explore the Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy an authentic farmers market and purchase local goods fresh from the oasis farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Let the Planting Begin<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hands-on activity lets visitors join in on the spirit of the Tantora Celebration. Put your hands in the soil and plant some crops of your own at a nearby oasis. All seeds, water and necessary planting tools will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors in AlUla can experience the Tantora Celebration in AlUla Old Town from 22<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;December till 26<sup>th<\/sup>December, the experience starts at 6:00 PM and at 8:30 PM and lasts for one and a half hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To book your ticket, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.experiencealula.com\/\">www.experiencealula.com<\/a>&nbsp;or click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.experiencealula.com\/en\/experiences\/tantora-celebration-experience-alula-old-town\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>AlUla Moments main events calendar<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MOMENTS<\/td><td>DATE START<\/td><td>DATE END<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Winter At Tantora<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tantora Celebration<\/td><td>21-Dec<\/td><td>25-Dec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hegra Candlelit Classics&nbsp;<\/td><td>24-Dec<\/td><td>1-Jan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abdulrahman Mohammed<\/td><td>07-Jan<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Omar Khairat Concert&nbsp;<\/td><td>14-Jan<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AlUla Citrus Festival<\/td><td>7-Jan<\/td><td>21-Jan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andrea Bocelli Concert&nbsp;<\/td><td>21-Jan<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Majida El Roumi Concert&nbsp;<\/td><td>28-Jan<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ikmah Fashion Cavalry Show<\/td><td>27&nbsp;Jan<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2022<\/td><td>29-Jan<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AlUla Desert Polo<\/td><td>11-Feb<\/td><td>12-Feb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AlUla Arts&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Desert X AlUla 2022<\/td><td>11-Feb&nbsp;<\/td><td>31-Mar&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What Lies Within Exhibition<\/td><td>11-Feb&nbsp;<\/td><td>31-Mar&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cinema El Housh<\/td><td>31-Jan<\/td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31-Mar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AlUla Skies&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hot Air Balloon<\/td><td>27-Feb<\/td><td>7-Mar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vintage Aircraft&nbsp;<\/td><td>7-Jan<\/td><td>15-Mar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Symphony under the stars<\/td><td>11-Mar<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AllUla Wellness&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eco Trail&nbsp;<\/td><td>18-Mar<\/td><td>19-Mar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Five Senses Sanctuary<\/td><td>13-Mar<\/td><td>27-Mar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AlUla Oasis Fitness Infusion<\/td><td>17-Mar<\/td><td>27-Mar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 23 December 2021: Locals of AlUla have been celebrating the \u201cTantora\u201d for generations. 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