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Marrakesh to Luxor… Arab Poetry Fest unveils renaissance poets

November 06, 2022 / 5:12 PM
South Sudan celebrates Arabic Poetry under Sharjah's patronage
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Sharjah24: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Marrakesh of Moroccan and Luxor of Egypt will host the Arab Poetry Festival, respectively, organised by the Department of Culture in Sharjah in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth Culture and Communication in Morocco, and the Ministry of Culture in Egypt.
The fourth edition of the festival in Morocco will be held in Marrakech on November 11, with the participation of more than 40 Moroccan poets and artists. Its activities will continue over 3 days.

On November 15, the festival will move to Luxor in southern Egypt, where more than 60 creative poets and artists will attend the seventh edition for 4 days.

Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Department of Culture in Sharjah, stated that festivals continue to roam between Arab cities, emphasising the importance of poetry in Arabic culture, adding that these festivals enjoy the continuous sponsorship and support of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. Therefore, it is an ideal opportunity to get acquainted with new faces revealed by the festivals as the culmination of the efforts of poetry houses in the Arab world throughout the year.
 
November 06, 2022 / 5:12 PM

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