Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and as part of the Poetry Forums in Africa initiative, the Republic of Senegal witnessed the launch of the third edition of the Arab Poetry Forum, which was organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Department of Culture in Sharjah in cooperation with the Senegal Literary Club with the participation of 13 poets, both male and female.
The forum was held in the capital Dakar yesterday and will continue for two days, with the attendance of Dr. Fadil Gueye, President of the Senegal Literary Club, representatives of Senegalese cultural and literary institutions, and a group of poets and writers.
Mohammed Al Hadi Sal, the forum coordinator, thanked His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for his continuous support for Arab culture and poetry, stressing that this support had a major impact on the success of the forum and the strengthening of cultural relations until the forum became a vital platform for the creativity of poets in Senegal.
Dr. Fadhel Ghay said, “The forum reflects the spirit of cooperation and constructive cultural interaction between peoples, and confirms the pioneering role of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in supporting Arabic culture and literature.”
He pointed out the importance of strengthening cultural ties between the Arab world and Africa, through organizing such events, which contribute to the exchange of ideas and creativity, expressing his thanks to the Emirate of Sharjah for its great and continuous support for Arabic poetry and literature.
Fadel Gueye stressed that the Arab Poetry Forum in Senegal is the most important event in the country, and one of the most prominent cultural and literary events that celebrate Arab poetry and bring together poets and intellectuals from the Republic of Senegal.
The forum included poetry sessions and a critical symposium entitled “Senegalese Arabic Literature (Poetry and Novel) between Reality and Hope,” which discussed the development of Arabic literature in Senegal, its future prospects, the difficulties facing Senegalese writers, and the challenges that hinder the spread of their works, in addition to reviewing ways to enhance the presence of Senegalese Arabic literature at the local and international levels.
The poetry readings addressed various topics and diverse purposes, such as identity, belonging, and coexistence between cultures.
At the end of the first day of the forum, awards were distributed to 13 participants (poets and lecturers), in honor of their creativity and contributions to enriching Arab and African literature, amidst wide acclaim from the attendees and participants, stressing the importance of continuing such events that strengthen cultural ties between the Arab world and Africa.
source/content: wam.ae (headline edited)
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SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E)