Celebrate Poetry at Zayed Museum with Experience Abu Dhabi

Post by : Bianca Hayes

On Thursday, May 28, Experience Abu Dhabi introduces a captivating poetry activation at the Zayed National Museum. This initiative, presented in both Arabic and English, promises a rich cultural engagement for all attendees.

Participants will be invited to engage in intimate dialogues with poets, who will then craft original poems inspired by the experiences, stories, and memories shared. This initiative aims to transform personal narratives into poignant poetic expressions.

Open to UAE nationals, residents, and visitors, this program emphasizes the significance of every story and view, showcasing their potential to be woven into poetry.

This initiative is part of the museum's special events for The Joy of Eid festival, running from May 27 to 31. The five-day celebration includes storytelling, hospitality, music, poetry, and craftsmanship, inviting guests to participate in immersive cultural experiences throughout the museum.

Nassra Al Buainain, Director of Learning & Public Engagement at Zayed National Museum, remarked on the integral role of poetry within the UAE’s heritage and identity.

She noted that Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan viewed poetry as vital to leadership, culture, and the nation's identity. Bringing people together to express their thoughts through poetry within the museum captures his legacy and the vibrant poetic culture of the UAE.

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