Arab Week: a free event with souk, cuisine, calligraphy and crafts at Unesco

Arab Week will take place at UNESCO on November 4 and 5, 2024, to bring Arab culture and its diversity to the general public. This free event will highlight a rich heritage through a wide range of activities open to all, subject to availability. To learn more about literature, language and education in Arab countries, there will be seminars and conferences, as well as a pavilion dedicated to Arab music, with performances and the chance to admire a wide range of instruments.

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It's also an opportunity to pick up a whole host of unique objects in a typical souk at the stands of participating countries, while interactive cultural showcases will enable visitors to observe the visual and traditional arts of the Arab world. The program also includes workshops, a fashion show featuring traditional costumes, a culinary evening to discover new flavors, a calligraphy competition, craft demonstrations and exhibitions of Arab heritage sites and works by Arab artists.

The program

Monday, November 4th

• 10:30 a.m.: Opening of the Arab countries areas
• 11h00: Opening of the culinary experience
• 11h00: Conference on the Arabic language
• 12h00: Conference on Arabic calligraphy
• 12h00: Opening of community spaces
• 14h30-15h30: Workshop 1
• 3.45pm-4.45pm: Workshop 2
• 3:00 pm: Conference on Arabic literature
• 17h00-18h00: Workshop 3

Tuesday, November 5

• 10:00 am: Opening of the Arab countries areas
• 10:00-11:00: Conference on artificial intelligence
• 10:30am: Opening of the culinary experience
• 10:30am: Opening of the Souk (exhibition of unique cultural objects)
• 11h00-12h00: Conference on education and the visual arts
• 11:30am - 1:30pm: Workshop 1
• 1:30 pm: Opening of community spaces
• 12h00 - 14h00: Conference on intangible cultural heritage
• 2:00 pm: Opening of Arab countries areas
• 3:00 pm: World Heritage Conference
• 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Workshop 2
• 16:15-17:15: Workshop 3
• 19h30-20h30 : Closing ceremony
• 8:30 pm: Dinner