Minister Of Culture Honours Nabati Poetry Contest Winners
Date
12/11/2024 11:02:17 PM
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE the Minister of Culture sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani crowned the winners of a Nabati Poetry Contest.
The competition organised by the Ministry of Culture at Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal Mohammed, spanned nine months.
The Kuwaiti poet Sultan bin Bandar al-Ajmi was announced the winner, and received a prize of QR1mn. Meanwhile, the other eight finalists each received QR100,000, bringing the total prize money to QR1.8mn.
The nine poets who competed in the final round were selected from previous rounds and delivered poems on the theme of 'Participation in Qatar National Day Celebrations'.
In his remarks, Director of the Qatar Poetry Center, poet Shabeeb bin Arar al-Nuaimi, highlighted that the competition showcased noble creativity over the nine months, attracting hundreds of poets from various countries and generations. These poets conveyed the values of ethics and morals through their verses, turning their poetry into a platform for expressing sincerity, loyalty, and other commendable virtues reflective of the region's rich heritage.
He praised the exceptional talent of the finalists, emphasising that the competition was not merely a platform for showcasing poetry but also a tool for promoting moral values and contributing to community development.
The judging panel described Sultan bin Bandar al-Ajmi's winning poem as distinguished by its diverse styles and elevated poetic imagery, creating artistic masterpieces with profound national sentiments.
Al-Ajmi for his part said that it was a great honour to win the competition. He highlighted the strength of the level of the competition and dedicated his win to all who supported him.
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