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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Voice of Poem Competition

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Voice of Poem Competition

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The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

The Saudi Ministry of Culture launched on Thursday the 'Voice of the Poem' competition, which is available on a dedicated online platform and aims to improve poetic recitation skills for people of all ages.

The competition is part of the 'Year of Arab Poetry 2023' initiative and aims to reflect the cultural importance of Arab poetry in Arab culture over the decades.

The competition begins with a selection of poems from the eloquent Arab heritage for each age group. Participants can submit their recitations virtually via a platform, and a qualified and experienced jury will judge the submissions, taking into account artistic expression, vocal performance, emotional communication, innovation, and originality.

The winners will be announced, and their entries will be published via the platform.

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Saudi Woman Creates Arabic Learning Game

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Saudi Woman Creates Arabic Learning Game

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Driven by her passion for the Arabic language, Lujain Abulfaraj embarked on a mission to make it more engaging for children. Witnessing her son's disinterest in Arabic, she took it upon herself to come up with a solution, SPA reported.
In 2015, Abulfaraj enrolled in a design program dedicated to exploring the beauty of Arabic calligraphy and its potential as an educational tool. Realizing its capacity to be both entertaining and instructive, she created a game featuring large Arabic letters that could be arranged into words and used for play.
This endeavor led her to establish a venture aimed at enriching language learning for children. In 2020, she introduced "Akwan" (universes in Arabic), a set of magnetic bricks inspired by Arabic calligraphy designed to make learning interactive and enjoyable for children.
During the Riyadh International Book Fair, Abulfaraj, speaking to an SPA reporter, highlighted the boundless creative possibilities that "Akwan" offers children. She commended the Ministry of Culture for its efforts in revitalizing Saudi culture, particularly the language, and for supporting young talent in the country.
Acknowledging her dedication, the Ministry of Culture nominated Abulfaraj for the 2023 Cultural Awards in architecture and design, where she emerged as one of the top three finalists in the Kingdom. Her work also received the "Designed in Saudi" seal.