Tuesday, July 2, 2024 This year’s Seoul International Book Fair concluded on June 30, marking the fruitful close of Saudi Arabia’s involvement as the Guest of Honor. Spanning five days, from June 26 to 30, the Saudi pavilion attracted huge multitudes, coming up as the most visited at the fair. Headed by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, the pavilion of Saudi Arabia offered a wide-ranging cultural understanding, exhibiting the country’s opulent tradition, arts and culture to the Korean community.
The Saudi pavilion was a cooperative effort, showcasing offerings from numerous Saudi cultural bodies, comprising the Fashion Commission, Heritage Commission, Culinary Arts Commission, King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, King Abdulaziz Public Library, King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, Publishing Association, King Fahd National Library and the Ministry of Investment. The cultural program at the Saudi pavilion was a highpoint at the fair, including 13 panel discussions with 24 orators who probed into the complexities of Saudi tradition and its influence on Korean culture. The dialogues took into account a variety of subjects, comprising the arts, aesthetics, account of civilizations, literature, trade and cultural inheritance concerning the two countries.
Further than the panel discussions, the Saudi pavilion presented a variety of attractive undertakings and displays. Visitors also relished a Saudi dinner night, where they coul.
