The Ajman Department of Tourism Development concluded the “Ajman Reading and Fun Festival” at City Centre Ajman and Festival Land Ajman which aimed to encourage reading and raise awareness of its importance and positive impact on individuals and the society as whole.
The festival targeted children, students, and their families through presenting academic and cultural books, in addition to many workshops, entertainments, games and fun.
The main activities which catered to all age groups, included an interactive book reading of some of the Ajman Tourism children published promotional stories and books. The festival also included educational workshops for children, and various cultural fun competitions. The festival also had a series of lectures designed to develop the children’s intellectual capacities and improve the teaching and parenting skills of the adult participants.
The launch of the “Ajman Reading and Fun Festival” came as part of Ajman Tourism’s yearly agenda supporting innovation, and the expands of cultural value. It also fulfills its strategic goals of highlighting the importance of reading and promoting it as a favorable lifestyle, aiming to transforming reading as a daily habit in the society.
His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, stated: “The festival constitutes a cultural platform that helps children and families to develop their creativity and expand their knowledge. We are venturing into an educational yet entertaining experience, as we believe that learning in a fun way creates a passion for knowledge in children and develops a sense of innovation that will help them achieve their aspirations in the future”
The festival was organized in collaboration with Lughaty Bookstore, City Centre Ajman, Festival Land Ajman, the Saudi German Hospital Ajman as the Gold Sponsor, and Gulfa Water as the Hydration Sponsor.
