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Saudi Arabia Set to Captivate Seoul International Book Fair as Guest of Honor

Saudi Arabia Set to Captivate Seoul International Book Fair as Guest of Honor
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Saudi Arabia Set to Captivate Seoul International Book Fair as Guest of Honor

Saudi Arabia Set to Captivate Seoul International Book Fair as Guest of Honor

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up for a grand showcase at the upcoming 66th Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024. Held under the Korean Publishers Association, the fair takes place from June 26 to 30 at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul.
Spearheaded by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, Saudi Arabia's participation will feature a dedicated pavilion brimming with cultural treasures.
The collaboration between the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission and Ithra has yielded a significant outcome – a Korean translation of the Mu'allaqat (The Hanging Odes), a collection of seven renowned pre-Islamic Arabic poems. This translation will be unveiled during the fair, marking a milestone in cultural exchange. The KSGAAL project in Korea will also be launched at SIBF, SPA reported.
Beyond books, the Saudi presence will extend to a captivating Saudi dinner night. This event will tantalize attendees' taste buds with a diverse culinary journey, featuring delicacies from various regions of the Kingdom. Guests can also expect a captivating display of traditional Saudi performing arts.

Joining the commission at SIBF are prominent Saudi entities like the Heritage Commission, the Fashion Commission, the Film Commission, the Culinary Arts Commission, the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), the King Abdulaziz Public Library, the King Fahd National Library, the Saudi Publishing Association, and the Ministry of Investment.

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Saudi Games 2024 Celebrates 'Year of the Camel'

The torch, medals, and victory bouquet of the third edition of the Saudi Games will embody the visual identity of The Year of the Camel initiative. SPA
The torch, medals, and victory bouquet of the third edition of the Saudi Games will embody the visual identity of The Year of the Camel initiative. SPA
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Saudi Games 2024 Celebrates 'Year of the Camel'

The torch, medals, and victory bouquet of the third edition of the Saudi Games will embody the visual identity of The Year of the Camel initiative. SPA
The torch, medals, and victory bouquet of the third edition of the Saudi Games will embody the visual identity of The Year of the Camel initiative. SPA

The organizing committee of the Saudi Games 2024 has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Culture's "The Year of the Camel" initiative, aiming to promote its goals and message.

The torch, medals, and victory bouquet of the third edition of the Saudi Games will embody the visual identity of The Year of the Camel initiative. The initiative seeks to introduce the camel as a significant cultural, historical, and civilizational symbol in the Kingdom and to strengthen the deep-rooted relationship between generations of society.

The collaboration is part of joint efforts between various sectors to enhance the cultural presence in events hosted by the Kingdom and to solidify the deep-rooted relationship between Saudi society and the camel from generation to generation.

This year is marked as "The Year of the Camel" to celebrate the unique cultural value represented by the camel.

The initiative aims to achieve several goals, including preserving the national identity, introducing future generations and the world to the camel, highlighting its economic importance and role in achieving food security, as well as introducing the civilizational value of the camel and the customs associated with it, its rich cultural and historical heritage, and showcasing its unique capabilities that have earned it a distinguished place in Saudi culture.