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Saba Yemen
29-06-2025
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Yemen participates in international poetry festival in support of Gaza with recorded speech by Culture & Tourism Minister
Yemen participates in international poetry festival in support of Gaza with recorded speech by Culture & Tourism Minister Facebook Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Telegram Email Email Print Print [Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:20:04 +0300]Sana'a - Saba:Yemen participated in the International Poetry Festival in Support of Gaza, organized by the World Poets Movement under the leadership of its president, the renowned global poet Eduardo Rondón, on June 28-29 in event saw the participation of 170 poets representing 110 countries involvement in the festival's opening ceremony featured a recorded speech by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Ali Al-Yafai, which was translated into English and his address, Al-Yafai praised the efforts of the organizing committee and the participating poets, emphasizing that this is the true role of intellectuals in upholding humanitarian stated that the Yemeni people have stood firmly with the Palestinian people since the very beginning, both politically and through massive popular demonstrations held weekly. He highlighted that Yemeni intellectuals have also made their voices heard through poems, anthems, and artistic works supporting Minister expressed his honor in participating in the global poetry festival, stressing that what is happening in Gaza is an unprecedented genocide in history."While we may hear in myths or historians' imaginations about past atrocities against groups of people in possibly fictional eras, today we witness daily the burning of an entire people," he said, condemning the unjustifiable and shameful global silence surrounding these added, "Though Yemen shares in the blockade and suffering with the Palestinian people, we strive to offer even a small part of our solidarity and support to this oppressed nation." He noted that Yemenis raise their voices loudly in weekly protests across all cities, with Yemeni intellectuals playing a prominent role in these Minister pointed out that Yemen's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has organized—and continues to hold—numerous cultural, artistic, and literary events, as well as publications, in solidarity with Palestine and in rejection of Israeli crimes. He affirmed that true intellectuals are those who belong first to humanity and second to their nation, with their words, art, and voices reflecting their people's his recorded message, Al-Yafai asserted that pens, colors, and melodies bleed alongside the free blood shed and the victims who fall every moment under brutal aggression. "If one does not share their pain or strive to break the siege and shameful silence, their work is nothing but a fleeting, chaotic, and false outburst."He saluted the free voices taking a stand against the Zionist atrocities in Gaza and all of Palestine, calling on cultural institutions and entities to fulfill their duties in continuously supporting the Palestinian cause. He urged them to reject all forms of military and political aggression until Palestinians attain their right to a dignified life and reclaim their occupied land.
News18
28-04-2025
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- News18
Delhi Literature Festival To Kick Off On May 2 At Bikaner House
The 13th Delhi Literature Festival, themed 'Delhi Writes: Voices, Visions & Verses', runs from May 2-4 at Bikaner House The capital city is set to host one of its most anticipated cultural celebrations — the 13th edition of the Delhi Literature Festival — from May 2 to 4 at Bikaner House on Pandara Road. This year's theme, 'Delhi Writes: Voices, Visions & Verses', promises to spotlight Delhi's vibrant literary soul alongside powerful national conversations. The festival will be inaugurated by Gajendra S Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, in the presence of leading dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Speaker Vijender Gupta, Cabinet Minister for Culture & Tourism Kapil Mishra, NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra, and UNESCO India Director Tim Curtis. A special panel on 'Demography, Dialogue & Development' will be delivered by MP Bansuri Swaraj, delving into youth, governance and nation-building. A fireside chat titled 'Flowing Through Time: Healing The Yamuna' features Delhi minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, highlighting ecological heritage and sustainable futures. The festival will also witness a no-holds-barred conversation with political commentator and author Dr. Anand Ranganathan, titled 'Unscripted, Unapologetic, Unfiltered". Over the three days, the festival will host some of India's finest minds and bestselling authors, including Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri (former diplomat), presenting Swallowing the Sun; Amb. Abhay K, with his national bestseller Nalanda – How It Changed The World; Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, exploring Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade; Ravi Shankar Etteth, Arun Anand, Pavan K. Varma, Taslima Nasrin, Mukul Kumar, and many more. There is a dedicated session on Hindi Poetry: 'Itwaar Chhota Pad Gaya'. There will also be a discussion on 'Can we be strangers again', national bestseller by Shrijeet Shandilya. Also, Nityananda Misra will talk about his book, Kumbha: The Traditionally Modern Mela. The festival will conclude with a live performance by Meenu Bakshi, presented by Renu Hussain. Book lovers can explore curated selections at the Kunzum Bookstore, the official Bookstore Partner of the festival. Food and conversation will flow freely at the venue, with gourmet options from Diggin Cafe, L'Opera, Haldiram, and Havemore available on site. The festival continues its legacy of bringing together thought leaders, literary icons, policymakers and the public to celebrate India's evolving literary and cultural landscape. The free registration and programme details are available on First Published:
