Medina Development Authority hosts Saudi-Syrian cultural evening with Syrian culture minister
A cultural event in Medina brought together Saudi and Syrian poets and intellectuals, highlighting shared heritage and dialogue between the two nations.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Medina Region Development Authority organized a cultural evening titled "Between Taybah and Damascus" as part of the Medina Cultural Program, held at the King Salman International Conference Center in Medina.
The event welcomed Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh, alongside the region's secretary and CEO of the Authority, Engineer Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Buleihi, Imam and preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Hudhaifi, as well as several local officials, intellectuals, and enthusiasts of poetry and literature.
The gathering highlighted the deep cultural and historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Syria, emphasizing the shared heritage and civilizational bonds linking the two countries.
Poetry and literary reflections
The Syrian Minister of Culture recited several poems reflecting the fraternal and cultural relations between the two peoples. He also spoke about his personal journey with poetry, language, and literature, and the influence of place and memory on his literary experience.
The minister discussed his relationship with the Arabic language and milestones in his literary career, presenting his poetry collection "The Village We Once Lived In," which features poems inspired by his life experiences.
Cultural engagement in Medina
The evening concluded with strong audience engagement, blending poetry and dialogue and celebrating the cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Syria. The event is part of a series of gatherings under the Medina Cultural Program that enrich the city’s cultural scene.