Photos: Sharjah pavilion at Guadalajara International Book Fair 2022 in Mexico

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Photos: Sharjah pavilion at Guadalajara International Book Fair 2022 in Mexico

Sharjah’s celebration of Emirati culture sees massive turnout at the Guadalajara book fair

Published: November 30, 2022 20:09 Last updated: December 01, 2022 19:32 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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mexico sharjah — Sharjah's iconic House of Wisdom (HoW) joined the emirate's delegation participating as a Guest of Honour in the 36th edition of the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) 2022 in Mexico, which takes place from 26 November through 4 December. Through this most prominent annual cultural event in Mexico and the Spanish-speaking world's largest book fair, Sharjah's cultural hub seeks to showcase its experience, mission and objectives and how they contribute to the emirate's vision and cultural project. Image Credit: SBA

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shjmex — The immersive cultural experience including live music and traditional performances offering insights into the UAE’s literature, music, heritage, and art, and drew large crowds of visitors to the Sharjah pavilion, which showcases the experience and expertise of several cultural entities in the emirate. Image Credit: SBA

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SS11-1669824438412 — People visit the "Sharjah" hallway during the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico. Sharjah is the guest of honour at the book fair, which runs until December 4 and is held in Guadalajara, popularly known as 'The City of Roses,'. Image Credit: SBA

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SS22-1669824440762 — Sharjah’s cultural and educational landmarks have been prominently displayed at the stand of Mexico’s largest bookstore chain, Gandhi Bookstores, at the ongoing 36th Guadalajara International Book Fair. Image Credit: SBA

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SS 33-1669824443894 — The walls of the Gandhi Bookstores are emblazoned in distinctive curves, lines and swirls of Arabic calligraphy, and the name of the Mexican bookstore is also written in Arabic. Showcased at the stand are blown-up picture of Al Hisn Sharjah, built in 1823 as the residence of the Al Qawasim ruling family; Sharjah Mosque, an abiding symbol of faith with exquisite Arab and Islamic architecture; and Al Qasimia University, a multicultural, academic beacon in Sharjah. Image Credit: SBA

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SS 5-1669824453079 — Emirati publishers, through Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), are gaining access to new markets with their active participation at the ongoing 36th Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico. Three EPA publishers also participated in a panel discussion at the nine-day Mexican book fair titled ‘The publishing market and business opportunities in the Arab world’, which addressed the publishing trends and consumer behaviour in both Arab and the Spanish-speaking markets. Rashid Mohammed Al Kous, EPA executive director, said: “We highly value such international collaborations which came true thanks to the emirate of Sharjah’s great effort of being hosted by major fairs around the world as Guest of Honour. These events are platforms to introduce the Emirati and Arab culture, by familiarising the new readers to the unknown Emirati books of different genres.” Image Credit: SBA

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SS 6-1669824448592 — Over the course of nine days, Guadalajara, the cultural centre of Mexico know as ‘The City of Roses’, will showcase Emirati and Arab literature and build bridges between the Arab and Latin cultures through a diverse agenda of activities. Image Credit: SBA

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