The Syrian Book Month exhibitions attract lovers of reading in Aleppo, Tartous and Jableh
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The galleries of the cultural centers in the cities of Aleppo, Tartous and Jableh host the exhibitions of the Syrian Book Month, which are held by the Ministry of Culture within the celebration of Book Day, and through which various publications are offered with discounts of up to fifty percent.
Mona Asaad, the director of the center indicated in a statement to SANA that the exhibition hall in Tartous Cultural Center included various titles of the publications of the Syrian General Book Organization.
Asaad pointed out that the exhibition is accompanied by interactive cultural activities with children to introduce the importance of the book and the value of reading. It also included an open day for reading and storytelling, in addition to seminars and lectures.
Activities of the 33rd Tehran International Book Fair kicked off on Wednesday with the participation of publishers from Iran and other countries, including Syria.
New and diverse titles and topics mostly covering various cultural, intellectual and literary topics , in addition to children’s books included in the Syrian Book Fair Month 2022, which was opened on Monday at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Damascus University.
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It is a proven fact that reading can help reduce stress, how much do we need it in a country torn by war and under a stifling economic blockade. Many of us take this simple act of “reading” for granted, because we have so much "required" reading in our daily lives-the newspaper, traffic signs, emails, and bills. But how often do we read for pleasure?
