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Saudi Literature Commission Invites Visitors to Register for Almadinah Book Fair via ‘Discover Culture’ Platform

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Saudi Literature Commission Invites Visitors to Register for Almadinah Book Fair via ‘Discover Culture’ Platform

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission logo
The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission logo

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has invited visitors to register online to obtain free entry tickets for the Almadinah Book Fair 2024, organized by the commission from July 30 to August 5, behind the King Salman International Convention Center.
Visitors can register through the Kingdom's cultural events platform, "Discover Culture," affiliated with the Ministry of Culture.

The online registration feature allows visitors to receive a QR code through a confirmation email, enabling them to quickly enter the fair and attend various events.
The third edition of the Almadinah Book Fair will commence with the participation of more than 300 Arab and international publishing houses and agencies distributed across more than 200 booths. The fair features an extensive cultural program, including numerous activities and intellectual events such as panel discussions, workshops, and poetry evenings.

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Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts
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Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in Jordan’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is participating in the 38th Jerash Festival in Jordan’s ancient city of Jerash from July 24 to August 3.
The ministry will present a variety of cultural activities through three cultural agencies, reflecting the rich cultural and artistic diversity of the Kingdom, SPA reported.

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will participate with performing-arts groups from several Saudi regions, showcasing traditional arts such as Al-Hajini, Al-Dahha, Al-Samri, Al-Khamari, and Al-Rabash on the festival's main stage.
The Heritage Commission will have a specialized pavilion for "Year of the Camel 2024," a digital photo exhibition showcasing the prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia, and another exhibition showcasing the Kingdom's architectural heritage sites through virtual-reality technologies. The pavilion will also display traditional crafts by a group of Saudi artisans using innovative methods, including palm crafts, pottery, Asiri weaving, bead making, jewelry crafting, and woodworking.
The Music Commission will participate with a pavilion at the international exhibition site, introducing the Saudi "Turooq" initiative to preserve traditional Saudi performing music and the Saudi Music Memory initiative through interactive screens. The commission will also organize a cultural exchange show titled "Turooq Meets the World" at the Sound and Light Theater of the festival. The show will feature musical performances that blend Saudi musical heritage with the musical traditions of participating countries.
The Ministry of Culture's participation in the iconic cultural festival is part of its efforts to highlight Saudi Arabia's cultural renaissance on regional and global levels, promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Kingdom, and strengthen frameworks for cooperation and cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and countries worldwide, in line with the targets of the National Cultural Strategy derived from the ambitious Vision 2030.