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Balkan Culture Honored at Abu Dhabi Book Fair
The 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Exhibition hosted Balkan culture as the guest of honor, held from September 13 to 18, 2026, at the ADNEC Centre. The aim was to enhance understanding and cultural exchange between the region and the Arab world. The event spotlighted the region’s cultural and artistic diversity by showcasing literature, music, visual arts, and architecture, with a particular focus on the heritage of countries like North Macedonia, famous for figures such as Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić in literature in 1961. The exhibition seeks to build bridges for communication and collaboration in publishing and translation, and to expand the presence of Balkan literary and cultural voices in the Arab world. It emphasizes the importance of books as a medium to promote dialogue and understanding between peoples, moving away from stereotypes.
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