Arabic Calligraphy: Chosen Theme for the World Arabic Language Day 2014

Culture

Arabic calligraphy has been selected as the theme of the 2014 celebration of World Arabic Language Day, on 18 December 2014. The decision was made by the International Advisory Board of the Plan for the Development of Arab Culture “Arabia Plan”, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

Dr. Ziad Aldrees, who serves as the President of the Advisory Board and also Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO, explained that the decision was made in conjunction with the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center. He emphasized the contribution of Arabic calligraphy to global culture, driving art and creativity in human civilizations, throughout history. Dr.Aldrees added that the celebration seeks to draw attention to the beauty and value of the Arabic calligraphy.

Linguistics experts, writers, scholars, diplomats and UNESCO specialists will participate in the seminars dedicated to the day. Furthermore, an exhibition of Arabic calligraphy, scheduled to be inaugurated during the ceremony, will be attended by a number of calligraphers from different parts of the world.

The Chairman of the Advisory Commission called cultural and educational institutions, as well as media organizations, in the Arab world to mobilize public support for this occasion, and to celebrate the value of the Arabic language.

During its 190th session in October 2012, UNESCO’s Executive Board established 18 December as World Arabic Language Day. It marks the day when the United Nations General Assembly included Arabic among its official and working languages, in 1973.

The Arabic Plan was created by UNESCO in 1999, aiming to “provide a framework within which to develop their cultural heritage, preserving the past but placing particular emphasis on the future, opening the Arab world to new influences and technologies while safeguarding the integrity of Arab heritage.”

 

Sh. Kh.

You might also like
Culture

Exhibition “Detained and Missing” at the National Museum Documents Syrian…

Culture

“Revival”film by Amr Ali Wins Best Film Award at the Return Festival

Culture

Discovery of an ancient mosaic panel in the village of Mariamin south of the city of…

Culture

Najwa Al-Sharif Excels in the Art of Colored Glass Mosaic

Latest news
Muslim World League Welcomes EU’s Lifting of Sanctions on Syria as a Positive Step Forward Restoration Project of the Cultural Stairway Launched in Lattakia privince Syrian-Jordanian Agreement on Unified Fees… and 11 Weekly Flights to Damascus Jordanian Foreign Minister: My Visit to Damascus Was Fruitful Minister of Local Administration and Environment Discusses Cooperation with Swiss Mission in Damascu... Damascus Chamber of Commerce: lifting economic sanctions is a positive step toward rebuilding bridge... Jordanian Delegation to Visit Syria Next Week to Explore Economic and Investment Cooperation U.S. Secretary of State: Action must be taken at the congressional level to develop the private sect... Syrian , Turkish Defense Officials Discuss Enhancing Cooperation to Support Regional Stability Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance: A Stable and Prosperous Syria Is a Major Gain for the Regi... Minister of Education Discusses Support for Education Sector with UK Minister for the Middle East Minister of Health Discusses Opportunities for Joint Cooperation with Head of Global Development at ... Syria , Jordan Sign MoU to Establish High Coordination Council Press conference for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Al-Sheibani and his Jordanian count... UN , Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement to Rehabilitate Bakeries in Syria Minister of Health meets a number of his counterparts in Geneva Syria is among the world's top 10 pistachio-producing countries Foreign Minister Al-Sheibani Receives a  High-Level Jordanian Delegation in Damascus to Establish Jo... Kallas: We hope the EU will reach a decision today to lift sanctions on Syria Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi Visits Damascus at the Head of a High-Level Ministerial Dele...