Dimasheq
Yemeni poet Ammar Al-Subai expressed his pride in participating in the Damascus International Festival of Arabic Poetry, emphasizing that the gathering of a distinguished group of Arab poets in the Syrian capital represents an important cultural occasion. He noted that the event demonstrates the ability of poetry to bring Arab voices together and strengthen communication among creative figures from different countries.
Al-Subai said that the presence of poets from across the Arab world in Damascus carries a cultural significance that goes beyond the boundaries of poetry events. He described it as an Arab presence in a city historically associated with culture, thought, and the arts, considering the festival a clear message of the importance of Damascus as a space that embraces creativity and cultural dialogue.
The Yemeni poet praised the beauty of Damascus and its unique historical and human character, noting that the city, with its rich and deeply rooted civilizational heritage, leaves a special impression on its visitors. He also highlighted the warmth and hospitality of its people toward festival participants, considering this spirit an authentic reflection of the city and its inhabitants.
He added that being in Damascus is not limited to taking part in poetry evenings and cultural activities, but also gives poets the opportunity to experience a city that has historically been a major center in the development of Arab culture, while engaging with its historical and human atmosphere.
Al-Subai’s participation comes as part of the presence of poets and writers from several Arab countries at the Damascus International Festival of Arabic Poetry. The festival seeks to strengthen the presence of Arab poetry and provide a space for encounters and exchanges among diverse poetic experiences, reinforcing the role of poetry as a bridge for cultural communication among Arab peoples.
The festival holds particular importance in revitalizing Damascus’s cultural and poetic scene and creating opportunities for diverse Arab literary experiences to meet in a city whose name has long been associated with poetry, literature, and the arts.
