Sharjah24: Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler's Office in Kalba, witnessed the launch of the 8th edition of the Wadi Al Helo Days for folk poetry on Saturday at the Heritage Village. Shamsa Al Mazrouei, head of the Wadi Al Helo Office at the Department of Culture, stated that the events included the participation of a select group of poets from both the UAE and abroad.
In the presence of Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Deputy Head of the Ruler's Office in Kalba, the Department of Culture in the Eastern Region organised the Wadi Al Helo Days for folk poetry in its eighth edition on Saturday.
The opening ceremony was attended by Khamees Al Mazrouei, the Wadi Al Helo area governor, Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Mazrouei, Director of Kalba Municipality, Rashid Al Zaabi, Director of the Eastern Region at the Department of Culture, along with a crowd of officials, representatives from government departments, dignitaries, and local residents.
Participation of elite poets
Shamsa Al Mazrouei, head of the Wadi Al Helo Office at the Department of Culture, mentioned that the events featured the participation of a distinguished group of poets from the country and beyond, who competed in reciting various types of poetry, including shala, ardha, wanah, and other forms of poetry.
Distinct participation of folk and folkloric arts groups
In an interview with "Sharjah 24," she clarified that the new edition of the Wadi Al Helo Days for folk poetry included remarkable participation from folk and folkloric arts groups. Additionally, there was an art exhibition titled "Rock Garden," and a large number of departments and institutions participated in the events, each allocated with diverse stalls in the accompanying village.
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