(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Oct 7 (KUNA) -- Over the past nine months, Kuwait has witnessed several cultural events in line with its selection as the Arab Capital of Culture for 2025.
This recognition recognizes Kuwait's active contributions to this field, its significant legacy, and the achievements it has accomplished over the past decades.
These events included cultural festivals, art exhibitions, honorary awards, book fairs, artistic and theatrical performances, in addition to several workshops, discussion panels, and training courses.
The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) selected Kuwait as the Arab Capital of Culture in recognition of its pioneering position in the cultural field and in affirmation of its commitment to developing cultural content at the regional, Arab, and international levels, reflecting its national identity and cultural heritage.
On February 13, the representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, inaugurated the "Kuwait Capital of Arab Culture and Media 2025" events.
The event was attended by a number of ministers and media and cultural figures from the Arab world.
In his speech on this occasion, Minister Al-Mutairi stated that since its independence, Kuwait has adopted a comprehensive cultural vision that has placed it at the forefront of countries supporting thought and creativity.
It has launched numerous initiatives that have contributed to shaping the awareness of Arab generations and strengthening cultural identity.
The event was preceded by the opening of the 30th Qurain Cultural Festival, held from February 3 to 12.
The festival embodied three decades of cultural creativity, featuring a packed schedule of events that combined art, music, literature, and intellectual seminars.
The opening ceremony included a musical performance titled "From Kuwait," combining authentic Kuwaiti and contemporary Arab art, in addition to a mini-operetta featuring a patriotic song and a traditional "tanbura" performance.
On February 15, the Public Authority for Youth, in cooperation with Kuwait University, launched the "Pulse of Culture" project across several colleges.
The project aims to enhance students' cultural awareness and develop their skills to serve their academic careers.
The cultural project, which continued until April, featured 38 cultural activities, including practical workshops, discussion panels, and training courses, in addition to a number of diverse competitions.
On April 27 witnessed an intellectual symposium titled "Culture in Kuwait Before Oil," attended by a number of academics and thinkers.
The symposium aimed to shed light on Kuwait's historical roots in the pre-oil era.
On July 19, Minister Al-Mutairi issued a ministerial decision reorganizing the mechanism for theatrical and artistic performances in the State of Kuwait.
On July 23, the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters selected media personality Amal Abdullah and literary critic Saleh Al-Gharib to be honored with the "Honoring Gulf Creators" award in recognition of their qualitative contributions to the fields of culture, arts, and media.
On July 30, the Arab Observatory for Architectural and Urban Heritage in Arab Countries announced the inclusion of the Kuwait Towers in the Arab Heritage List under the category of modern architecture.
On August 1, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization announced the inclusion of a number of Arab cultural and historical sites and facilities, including the Kuwait Towers, in the Arab Register of Modern Architectural and Urban Heritage.
On August 24 witnessed the launch of the eighth Summer Book Fair, held at the Alumni Association headquarters, with the participation of several cultural institutions and publishing houses. (end)
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