
The Diriyah Storytelling Festival is set to kick off on January 30, providing literature lovers with entertaining events, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Set to run until February 8, the festival will take place across three key locations in Diriyah: Bujairi Terrace, Bab Samhan Hotel as well as Al-Dhawihra Farm.
Interestingly, it will host more than 150 speakers, experts and performers in the field of literature. Meanwhile, the festival will highlight the participation of more than 50 publishing houses and specialized libraries.
With stunning exhibitions, storytelling nights as well as discussion sessions, visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to explore the art of storytelling. In addition, workshops will offer a dive into significant topics such as writing, storytelling, music production, screen design, book cover creation and adapting novels into animated series, films or dramas.
To amuse the audience, the event boasts several activities, including a book fair, reading spaces, book signings, storytelling performances and other activities such as role-playing, script adaptations, live cooking and tastings of dishes inspired by famous novels and films.
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