The Nabati Poetry Festival Evenings Continue
The evenings of the 20th edition of the Nabati Poetry Festival continue at the Culture Palace in Sharjah, bringing together poets from various countries and reflecting the literary and cultural diversity of the region. These evenings enhance unique poetic rhythms and voices, offering new experiences for the audience of Arabic poetry. This festival serves as an important platform for poets to showcase their creativity in an atmosphere filled with inspiration and interaction.
A Special Poetry Evening
Two nights ago, the festival featured a poetry evening with a constellation of distinguished poets, including Saeed Al-Dhanhani and Hamda Al-Awadhi from the UAE, Khalid Al-Othman from Bahrain, Al-Shamukh Al-Rasia from Saudi Arabia, Satm Al-Hwaiti from Jordan, Salman Al-Jabali from Egypt, and Raq Al-Shammari from Iraq. This evening was a celebration of poetic culture, where the poets presented works that carried their artistic fingerprints and reflected their life experiences.
Inspiring Poetic Experiences
Al-Dhanhani opened the evening with readings of several poetic texts that spoke of longing for a beloved, creating an atmosphere filled with deep emotions among the attendees. The event was not limited to poetry presentations; there were interactions between the poets and the audience, making the atmosphere more vibrant and warm. “In poetry, we find the ability to express emotions with complete honesty and transparency,” said Al-Dhanhani, emphasizing the importance of poetry in human life.
Honoring Distinguished Poets
At the end of the evening, Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Owais, Head of the Culture Department in Sharjah, honored the participating poets. Their efforts and contributions to this edition of the festival, which continues until tomorrow, were recognized. This honor signifies the role of poets in enriching the cultural landscape and promoting literary arts in the Arab world.
The Nabati Poetry Festival continues to present refined literary content, allowing the audience to engage with creative works that reflect diverse experiences and deep emotions. This festival adds a special character to the cultural communication between poets and the audience, enhancing the status of Nabati poetry in the literary arena.
