Raqqa's Culture Body to launch first Euphrates Literary Festival
The Culture and Antiquities Body of Raqqa Canton is preparing to organize the inaugural Euphrates Literary Festival under the theme “Syrian Ink for Peace”, scheduled to run for three consecutive days.
Commencing on May 24, the Euphrates Literary Festival will be held at the Culture and Arts Center in Raqqa Canton. The three-day festival will feature a range of cultural and literary activities, including short stories, poetry, and novels. It will host a distinguished group of writers, poets, and intellectuals from across Syrian cities and regions, aiming to revitalize the cultural movement in the region and foster connections among literary and artistic communities.
Lîlaf Khalil, the Co-chair of the Culture and Antiquities Authority in the Executive Council of Raqqa Canton, affirmed to ANHA Agency that, "Under the auspices of the Authority, the Euphrates Literary Festival will launch under the slogan ‘Syrian Ink for Peace’, and will continue for three successive days."
Khalil elaborated that "The festival will witness the participation of prominent literary figures from across Syria. It will include poetry recitations, storytelling sessions, and concurrent artistic activities such as theatrical performances, folkloric dance shows, musical segments, and the inauguration of a book fair on the festival's opening day."
She further emphasized the festival’s objectives, stating, "The purpose of this festival is to revive cultural activity in Raqqa Canton and to strengthen the exchange between poets, writers, and critics from the various components of Syrian society. The second goal is to send a message of peace from Raqqa— the city of culture and the capital of the short story, the city of Abdul Salam Al-Ujayli, Ibrahim Al-Khalil, the late Fawziya Al-Mari’i, Mustafa Al-Balibel, and others."
In conclusion, the Co-chair of the Culture and Antiquities Authority stated: "Through this festival, we send a message of peace to the great Syrian people, one that reflects the diversity of the Syrian social fabric, forming a beautiful mosaic."
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ANHA
Raqqa's Culture Body to launch first Euphrates Literary Festival
Commencing on May 24, the Euphrates Literary Festival will be held at the Culture and Arts Center in Raqqa Canton. The three-day festival will feature a range of cultural and literary activities, including short stories, poetry, and novels. It will host a distinguished group of writers, poets, and intellectuals from across Syrian cities and regions, aiming to revitalize the cultural movement in the region and foster connections among literary and artistic communities.
Lîlaf Khalil, the Co-chair of the Culture and Antiquities Authority in the Executive Council of Raqqa Canton, affirmed to ANHA Agency that, "Under the auspices of the Authority, the Euphrates Literary Festival will launch under the slogan ‘Syrian Ink for Peace’, and will continue for three successive days."
Khalil elaborated that "The festival will witness the participation of prominent literary figures from across Syria. It will include poetry recitations, storytelling sessions, and concurrent artistic activities such as theatrical performances, folkloric dance shows, musical segments, and the inauguration of a book fair on the festival's opening day."
She further emphasized the festival’s objectives, stating, "The purpose of this festival is to revive cultural activity in Raqqa Canton and to strengthen the exchange between poets, writers, and critics from the various components of Syrian society. The second goal is to send a message of peace from Raqqa— the city of culture and the capital of the short story, the city of Abdul Salam Al-Ujayli, Ibrahim Al-Khalil, the late Fawziya Al-Mari’i, Mustafa Al-Balibel, and others."
In conclusion, the Co-chair of the Culture and Antiquities Authority stated: "Through this festival, we send a message of peace to the great Syrian people, one that reflects the diversity of the Syrian social fabric, forming a beautiful mosaic."
a.k
ANHA
