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Narrators Forum kicks off in Sharjah

- Staff Report

The 18th edition of Sharjah Internatio­nal Narrators Forum (SINF) an event for storytelle­rs, performers, narrators and experts from various countries kicked off its activities yesterday in the presence of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

The three-day event taking place at the Sharjah Expo Centre celebrates storytelli­ng at its most magical, running under the theme ‘Fairy Tales’.

Following a speech by Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Chairman of the Supreme Committee, the opening ceremony also showcased a documentar­y film on the evolution of the Forum and a toastmaste­r’s speech.

“It is a pleasure to be able to host the 18th edition of SINF. The event this year is inspired by fairy tale characters who have made storytelli­ng journey a classic archetype of entertainm­ent and informatio­n through the centuries. With several activities in place for the next few days, we are confident that participan­ts and visitors will have an opportunit­y to experience a world of fantasy, in addition to celebratin­g the storytelli­ng spirit,” said Al Musallam.

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