posted by Savanah on Feb 28
The first ever Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature (EAIFL) is in full swing in Dubai. EAIFL kicked off on Thursday at the Festival City with speeches and a parade as well as various cultural displays. This is the first true literary festival to be held in the Middle East and Dubai is proud to be hosting this premiere event.
Over sixty authors are participating in this inaugural event. They represent genres as diverse as science fiction, children’s literature, contemporary fiction, and inspiration and self-help. Audiences, including other authors, will be offere more than fifty separate events over the four-day event which wraps up on March 1st.
Several years ago the Ruler of Dubai made literacy in the Arab World a primary vision. The idea for a festival celebrating reading and authorship was born from that vision. The final day of the festival will be specially dedicated to Education and will feature interaction between authors and students from area schools and universities.
EAIFL will feature some exclusive book releases as well as workshops, booksignings, and readings. The associated EAIFL Fringe Festival will feature local artists, poets, and musicians as well as cultural exhibitions and workshops. The events at the Fringe Festival will be free of charge.
Together with the other festivals held throughout the city each year, EAIFL is expected to boost tourism as well as the city’s growing cultural reputation. The many Dubai UAE luxury hotels look to events like this to attract business as do retailers and restaurants throughout the city.
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