The 14th Regional Book and Publishing Fair has started in Tangier, Morocco, and will continue until October 16. This cultural event is being held in the city's Al-Masjid square and is organized by the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima regional department of the Ministry of Culture. The fair aims to celebrate Moroccan culture and honor national, regional, and local writers and creators.
The fair features the participation of several publishing houses and libraries from within and outside the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, as well as government institutions involved in publishing and books. The event's cultural program includes a series of seminars, intellectual meetings, book signings, poetry readings, and art workshops for children and young people.
The opening ceremony of the fair included a tribute to several notable figures from Tangier, including historian Abd al-Salam Shaqur, filmmaker Farida Belyazid, journalist Zahour Ghazawi, and others. The program also included the opening of an exhibition on printing and copying machines, as well as a lecture by writer Abd al-Fattah Kilito on the topic "Why Do We Read Literature?"
The fair's program continues over several days, featuring various events, including an exhibition called "Mamsha Al-Anwar" and a section called "Exhibitions and Corners." There will also be seminars and discussions on topics such as literature, culture, cinema, history, and identity. Some of the specific events include a discussion on Tangier as a cinematic location, a session on storytelling in Tangier, and a seminar on the culture and history of the city.
The fair also dedicates a significant part of its program to children and young people, with workshops on theater, storytelling, drawing, mosaic art, pottery, and cultural industry. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to visit places linked to the city's literary and cultural heritage, such as the house of Abdullah Kanan and the Matisse Room at the Grand Hotel.
The writer and novelist Muhammad Azizi Tazi has been chosen as the "Personality of the 14th Edition" and will be honored with a special meeting to discuss his literary and creative career. The fair will also feature book signings and poetry readings. The event concludes with a cultural and artistic program, including seminars and a musical performance.
The fair's closing ceremony will feature a presentation and signing of a book by artist Abd al-Salam al-Khalufi on the music of Andalusia in Morocco, followed by a musical performance titled "From the Ink of the Book to the Melody of Andalusia." The event aims to promote Moroccan culture and provide a platform for writers, artists, and intellectuals to share their work and ideas.
Key points
- The 14th Regional Book and Publishing Fair in Tangier features a diverse program of cultural and artistic events.
- The fair honors several notable figures from Tangier and celebrates Moroccan culture.
- The event provides a platform for writers, artists, and intellectuals to share their work and ideas.
