NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia on Saturday inaugurated its pavilion at the New Delhi International Book Fair.
The event, which invited Saudi Arabia as the guest of honor, runs until Feb. 18 at the Pragati Fair Square in the Indian capital.
Several Saudi entities led by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission are taking part in the fair with the aim of highlighting Saudi culture.
The commission’s CEO, Mohammed Hasan Alwan, said that Saudi culture and creativity is being showcased to the world, and that through the book fair, the Kingdom seeks to foster dialogue between countries, and highlight its culture.
Cultural bodies taking part in the Saudi pavilion will encourage creative dialogue among peoples, Alwan said, highlighting the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s goal of boosting cultural exchange as part of the National Strategy for Culture, a scheme for Saudi Vision 2030.
During the fair, seminars and dialogue sessions will be held for Saudi writers to showcase examples of the Kingdom’s talent and culture.
Music, performing arts and cuisines from regions across the Kingdom will also be featured on the sidelines of the event. Rare books and manuscripts in the pavilion will introduce the ancient cultural heritage of the Kingdom to visitors.
