Bookfairs
Press release on the opening of the Erbil International Book Fair 2024
In the Kurdistan Region on the grounds of international fairs in Erbil – Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani, in the presence of political, cultural, diplomatic and government figures, inaugurated the 16th Erbil International Book Fair under the slogan "Read... Your intelligence is not artificial", which will be held from April 17 to 27 of this month, in cooperation between Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture and Arts and the Ministry of Culture and Youth.
The exhibition management offers discounts on the purchase of books of up to more than 50%, in order to encourage citizens to read and read, and it will also offer discounts on transportation to facilitate access to the exhibition, whether within the city of Erbil, or for those coming from other cities and governorates, in cooperation with well-known transport companies.
Organization and preparation:
The opening activities witnessed efforts made by the organizing committee of the exhibition, which worked hard to achieve this prominent cultural event, as the launch of the exhibition activities was preceded by great preparations made by Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture and Arts, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, in order to show this cultural event in proportion to its status in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Participants:
A large number of local and international publishing houses will participate in the exhibition, where they present a variety of books in various fields, 300 publishing houses from 22 countries, displaying about 1.5 million book titles in various fields of science, literature and arts.
Cultural Program
The cultural program of the 16th session reflects Iraq's cultural status, as the program includes throughout the days of the exhibition a variety of activities, including dialogue seminars, book signings, musical evenings and artistic initiatives covering all pavilions of the exhibition, and the exhibition receives visitors daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
The Erbil International Book Fair is an important platform for cultural exchange and communication between different cultures, reflecting the cultural and literary diversity of the region. This event contributes to strengthening the publishing industry, encouraging reading and culture in society, and enhancing the role of writers in the transfer of knowledge, thought and creativity.
We wish the Erbil International Book Fair great success in its sixteenth session, and we hope that this event will contribute to enriching the cultural and literary scene in the region and beyond.
Cultural Program
The cultural program of the 16th session reflects Iraq's cultural status, as the program includes throughout the days of the exhibition a variety of activities, including dialogue seminars, book signings, musical evenings and artistic initiatives covering all pavilions of the exhibition, and the exhibition receives visitors daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
The Erbil International Book Fair is an important platform for cultural exchange and communication between different cultures, reflecting the cultural and literary diversity of the region. This event contributes to strengthening the publishing industry, encouraging reading and culture in society, and enhancing the role of writers in the transfer of knowledge, thought and creativity.
We wish the Erbil International Book Fair great success in its sixteenth session, and we hope that this event will contribute to enriching the cultural and literary scene in the region and beyond.
Mohammed Saleh Al-Maalej
Chairman of the Media and Public Relations Committee