JEDDAH: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the third Writers and Readers Festival at Arruddaf Park in Taif, running through to Jan. 15 under the slogan “Your Presence Matters.”
Daily programming, from 4 p.m. to midnight, offers a cultural and recreational experience honoring writers and readers across generations, blending heritage with modern cultural expression.
Commission CEO Abdullatif Al-Wasel said the festival supports Vision 2030 by promoting culture as a lifestyle, broadening intellectual horizons, and empowering citizens to contribute to cultural advancement.
Taif, the Kingdom’s first UNESCO Creative Cities Network literature city, provides a fitting backdrop for the festival’s comprehensive cultural-recreational programming, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Al-Wasel said that the festival targets all segments of society, balancing knowledge enrichment with recreational activities, and fostering interaction among writers, readers, and thinkers.
