Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre extends Al Dhafra Book Festival 2022

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre extends Al Dhafra Book Festival 2022

Abu Dhabi, UAE:– Following the notable turnout at the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2022, held in its new format at the Public Park in Zayed City, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has extended the festival for two additional days until Sunday, 11 December 2022.

The decision to extend the festival is in line with the ALC’s efforts to provide an opportunity for the largest number of visitors to benefit from the festival over the weekend, and explore new titles offered by participating publishers, and to enjoy the event’s activities. The Centre is committed to promoting reading as a practice in the community, in addition to spreading culture and awareness, and empowering the community to play an active role in the UAE’s sustainable development.[KA1]

The Al Dhafra Book Festival 2022 presents a wide range of diverse literary, musical, and heritage-based activities, in a celebratory atmosphere suitable for visitors and families. The programme includes more than 100 activities covering various topics, including a series of cultural evenings titled ‘Voices Loved by the People’, which will celebrate renowned and popular poets and artists from Al Dhafra.

The festival allocates two