Friendship Stories highlights oral heritage with Finland as guest
The article discusses the activities and initiatives of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum in its 26th edition in 2026, which is dedicated to the theme "Friendship Tales." The forum aims to enhance the status of storytelling as a means of cultural communication among peoples, with the participation of over 120 narrators and researchers from 28 countries. It focuses on the concept of friendship as a shared human value. The events will showcase Finnish oral heritage, especially the epic of "Kalevala," and honor cultural and artistic figures from Bahrain and Finland. The forum is scheduled to take place from September 23 to 27 and includes exhibitions, workshops, scientific programs, and interactive activities, all aimed at fostering cross-cultural dialogue through storytelling and highlighting the importance of oral traditions in preserving cultural heritage and passing it down through generations.
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