In the presence of H.E. the Minister of Culture and Information, Mr. Adel Al-Toraifi, the Inauguration Ceremony of the 2016 Riyadh International Book Fair took place, on the 9th of March.
Greece is the Guest of Honor for 2016. In this framework, senior members of the Greek Ministry of Culture, as well as a Professor of the University of the Aegean, a Greek writer and a group of Greek folklore dancers are part of the official Greek Delegation.
In our stand, you will find many books that are translated in Arabic, from Ancient to modern Greek Literature, as well as a large number of editions on other fields. Furthermore, you will find information about the Greek cuisine, the wonderful Museums that we are very proud to have, as well as some of the most beautiful Greek islands. Finally, there will be some Greek products for our friends to taste. Our Stand is a window to Greece, a place where our guests can get to know our country.
photos by the Greek Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia