18th SINF to commence on Sept 24

sharjah — The 18th edition of the Sharjah International Narrators Forum (SINF) will begin on September 24 at the Sharjah Expo, announced the Sharjah Institute of Heritage (SIH).

One of the main objectives of the SINF is to align with UNESCO objectives, which aim to safeguard the artistic creations of these living icons.

The 18th edition will consist of a rich and distinct programme and will feature events including an intellectual symposium focussing on old Arabic narration, workshops and roundtables.

Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, chairman of the SIH, revealed this year’s event will be held under the theme Fairy Tales. “It is an honour to host the 18th edition of SINF. Over the years, the forum has served as an important platform to resonate the narrators and storytellers in today’s society. This year looks to interact and share experiences of some of the world’s renowned narrators and appreciate their skills and unique ability to create emotions. Taking this as an opportunity, I encourage all of you to be a part of this distinct Forum and learn about the magic of words, through simplistic narrations,” he said.

“Heritage and culture form an important element of the UAE, and Sharjah in particular. While the forum will serve as a strategic platform to acknowledge and recognise the narrators and storytellers’ unique skills, it will also tell the tale of heritage in Sharjah and the story of the land and its people delivered by word, melody, popular knowledge and tradition,” added Dr Al Musallam.

It is also an effort to honour storytellers who have made significant contributions to the promotion of narration, poetry and the Arab heritage. —

Heritage and culture form an important element of the UAE, and Sharjah in particular. Dr Abdulaziz Al Musallam, chairman, Sharjah Institute of Heritage