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Abdel Dayem Inaugurates First Book Fair In Damietta Governorate


Tue 02 Jul 2019 | 03:21 PM
Ali Abu Dashish

As a new step to spread enlightenment in various Egyptian governorates, Dr. Enas Abdel Dayem, Minister of Culture, in the presence of Dr. Menal Awad, Damietta Governor, inaugurated the first edition of Damietta Book Fair today. The event was held on the Corniche in front of the General Library of Egypt.

The Minister of Culture said that the first edition of Damietta International Book Fair comes as a new forum; it is part of the strategy aiming at raising cultural awareness to all citizens across Egypt.

She added that it is an enlightening cultural event and a good opportunity for the people of the province to get all publications of the Ministry of Culture and private publishing houses publications with great discounts.

It worthy of note that Damietta Book Fair is located on an area of 450 square meters. The fair witnessed the participation of over 30 publishers from the sectors of the Ministry of Culture and private publishing houses.

The fair's activities included various cultural and artistic activities held in cooperation with the General Library of Egypt and the General Organization of Culture Palaces.