Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism will inaugurate a theater and library for children within the Cultural Complex on September 4, which witnessed a wide range of restoration and renovation works in Al Hosn Cultural District.
The Chairman of the Department, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, said: “The Cultural Complex has a special place in Abu Dhabi society thanks to its long history, which intersects with the growth of the society in the past decades, and its importance goes beyond just a historical building, it is a prominent cultural and social destination and has become a distinctive cultural landmark, allowing interaction with our heritage And explore contemporary creative practices by offering a variety of educational and entertainment programs designed for children and the whole family.
He added: `` Through the opening of the Abu Dhabi Children's Library and Theater at the Cultural Complex, we aim to activate the role of Al Hosn area as a destination of high cultural value for the community, by providing an atmosphere that supports the empowerment of community members by relying on fun and effective means of learning and creativity to create conscious and educated generations. We are constantly developing Al Hosn as a prestigious cultural destination, and these new facilities will stimulate creative activity and add value to the cultural infrastructure, enabling us to hold more creative events, thereby emphasizing Abu Dhabi's position on the map of culture and arts in the region. Middle east".
Abu Dhabi Children's Library extends over three floors with an area of 5250 square meters and is divided into several immersive and different social spaces suitable for all age groups .. The design of the library is inspired by three-dimensional stereoscopic books, where the library supports the way of learning to play, where children become part of the story of the book, amid Delightful, unfamiliar and lively designs, each floor of the library features a special concept inspired by the diverse landscape of the UAE.
The new Children's Library adopts a unique vision based on a set of key priorities, first and foremost the importance of promoting literary expressions and artistic practices.It includes a rich and varied collection of printed and electronic books, including novels, comics and biographical books. The library, with its valuable facilities and programs, will play an important role in instilling a love of reading, a culture of continuous learning, creative thinking and community development in the hearts of young people. It is designed with the “Four Rooms” system, the latest model used in the creation of public libraries now, providing spaces for inspiration, learning, performance presentations and other meeting spaces.
The theater, with a capacity of 900 people, will also play a pivotal role in promoting various forms of contemporary, local, popular and international performing arts, including music, contemporary dance and theater performances in the heart of the city. The theater will become a major destination for hosting various forms of performing arts in Abu Dhabi as part of a year-round art program targeting families and youth.
The upcoming events will include performances such as Naseer Shamma's concert and the Orchestra 2350 BC, the Thousand and One Nights show of Krakala Theater and Band, the Arab artist Mohammed Abdo and a special performance by Emirati artist Mehed Hamad. As a leading platform for all forms of performing arts, supporting artistic talent in the region and adding value to the expanding arts community, the theater will also welcome musicians, artists and actors from all the Emirates.
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