Sharjah24: As part of the poetry gatherings in Africa, and continuing its creative presence among various African cities and capitals, the Republic of Guinea hosted the third edition of the Arab Poetry Forum organized by the Cultural Affairs Administration in the Sharjah Culture Department, in collaboration with the Doctorate Program in Language and Civilization at "Lansana Conté" University in the Guinean capital, Conakry. The event lasted for two days with the participation of 13 creators.
This initiative for poetry gatherings is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, reflecting His Highness's commitment to the Arabic language and its literature in Africa.
The forum was held in the "Jibril Tamsir Mian" hall at Lansana Conté University, attended by the university's president, Professor Manga Keita, the dean of the Faculty of Arts, Mamadou Yahya Sow, heads of Arab diplomatic missions, along with university professors, students, and lovers of Arabic poetry.
Professor Imran Kaba managed the opening segments and welcomed the attendees, saying: "The forum represents a cultural bridge between Africa and the Arab countries. We appreciate the contributions of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, the protector of the Arabic language, in this significant cultural event in Guinea. We affirm that the forum, over three editions, has strengthened the Arabic language in African communities and restored its important presence."
Kaba added that this third edition witnesses wide poetic participation, emphasizing the forum's growing significance year after year. He noted a noticeable increase in the number of participants, explaining that the poets were selected after their poems were reviewed by a specialized committee to ensure linguistic accuracy.
University President Manga Keita praised Sharjah's cultural efforts in Africa, confirming that the results of these efforts are evident through the Arab Poetry Forum in Guinea, showcasing remarkable creative output in the Arabic language.
"Creativity"
The participating poets presented valuable poetic verses that resonated with the audience, showcasing their talents and creativity in expressing Arab cultural identity. The poetic readings highlighted the beauty of the Arabic language on one hand and the richness of Guinean cultural heritage on the other.
The poets participating in the forum included: Ibrahim Sisi, Imara Olari, Bengali Ayoub Imara, Seko Souleymane Jakiti, Seko Ba Traore, Abdul Rahman Bah, Omar Mohamed Sangare, Faoudi Sowari, Qasim Abdul Razak Sanoh, Karamba Salim Jabi, Mohamed Al-Amin Tori, Mohamed Kafumba Sisi, and Mohamed Keita Mawiit Koulibaly.
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