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Photos: Families celebrate the joy of reading at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

The festival’s diverse cultural programme is open to visitors from 4pm-8pm till May 14

Last updated: May 07, 2023 | 10:51

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People check out books on offer at the festival.

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Workshop at Cubetto’s Adventures on the opening day of the 14th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival.

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A man shares a story with children at House of Wisdom stand at Expo Centre Sharjah.

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Children during the workshop in Rubu’ Qarn stand at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival on May 3.

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Kids enjoy their time drawing.

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Children and families have a good time at the festival.

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Students from a school arrive at the festival.

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Students from a school arrive at the festival. It features 946 events and 136 theatrical shows and performances, including a diverse range of workshops for children covering arts, sports, science, and technology.

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Performers interact with children.

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Kids attend a workshop.

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Children check out books at the festival. SCRF offers an opportunity to pick up latest titles in children’s literature from 93 Arab and 48 foreign publishers.

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