Friday, December 2, 2022 – 4:51 PM
Guadalajara – Mexico on December 2 / WAM / (This year, the Guadalajara International Book Fair speaks Arabic). With this phrase, the Mexican writer Zeth Arellano summed up the impact that the Emirate of Sharjah made by attending the guest of honor of the 36th session of the exhibition, which was confirmed by the visitors of the emirate’s pavilion, some of whom saw What distinguished the exhibition this year most was the presence of Sharjah and its events and activities, while others expressed their happiness with the unique experiences they lived in the emirate’s pavilion, whether with henna, listening to popular music, or learning about Arabic calligraphy.
And the visitor, Margaret, said – while she was wearing the traditional Emirati women’s dress – I toured the exhibition and did not find anything more beautiful than the Sharjah pavilion. Exhibition I returned to the Sharjah pavilion and attended some events. I liked the experience of wearing Emirati women’s clothes, as their bright colors resemble the colors of our country.
As for Patricia Villared, she confirmed that the pavilion of the Emirate of Sharjah allowed her to learn about cultures and customs that she did not know about, and she said: We often come to the exhibition to buy books and follow lectures and seminars, but this year we felt that we traveled to Arab countries and learned about their customs, traditions and arts. I became eager to visit a country UAE.
Evan agreed with Villarida that the presence of Emirati and Arab culture and heritage in Mexico taught her a lot. Despite the existence of the language barrier, we were able to learn about Emirati history, literature, art and heritage in the Sharjah pavilion. I even carried a henna drawing on my hands that will always remind me of the beauty and generosity of Emirati women. .
Adriana Padilla considered that the activities of the Emirate of Sharjah made it closer to the Emirati culture, and she said: During my tour of the Sharjah pavilion in the exhibition, I liked the presence of an exhibition of Arabic calligraphy, a pavilion for heritage, and another for the publications of Emirati and Arab writers translated into Spanish, in addition to the concerts presented by Emirati musicians and artists. This is the first time I hear Latin music with an oriental spirit.
Mustafa Badr Al-Din / Batoul Kashwani