Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Biennial 16

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Febuary — 15 June 2025

Storytelling Performance

In this session, as part of the reading month initiative, participants will listen to a hakawati [traditional Arabic storyteller], who will tell a folkloric story in an entertaining and interactive way. Before the advent of television, the hakawati used to provide the whole community with their evening entertainment, delighting listeners with stories of heroism or romance that included important life lessons.

Ages: 6–10

Reading and Making Bookmarks

In this workshop, as part of the reading month initiative, participants will have a reading session. They will select a book from a library collection and read in groups. They will later create bookmarks using paper and decorative materials such as stickers and tassels.

Ages: 11–15

Registration

To register please send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone 06 568 5050

All events are free and open to the public.
All material is provided by Sharjah Art Foundation.