In partnership with the municipal council and the prefecture of the province of the city of Fkih Ben Salah and other partners, the Regional Directorate of Culture of Beni Mellal-Khénifra organized from December 16 to 22, 2024 in the city of Fkih Ben Salah the 15th regional book fair under the theme “Culture and development; challenges and perspectives.
Speaking on the occasion of the opening of this literary meeting, the regional director of culture emphasized the usefulness of reading and the role it plays in building the personality of readers and the strengthening the values of knowledge while participating in opening up to the external environment and enriching cultural horizons. “The book is a means that helps people to perfect their skills, to sharpen their capacity for criticism and innovation so that they are able to assume their responsibility within society.
Thus, the supervisory ministry is making considerable efforts so that Books play a vital role in the construction of a homogeneous society where reading will become an integral part of the public's life. Recent years have seen the realization of a large number of initiatives aimed at restoring the image of reading, such as the organization of the International Book Fair initiated by the Ministry of Culture… The Book Fair, organized in Fkih Ben Salah, participates in the consolidation of the passion for reading which has become, today, a locomotive of the development of modern societies,” he added.
For his part, the president of the commune of Fkih Ben Salah paid a vibrant tribute to all stakeholders in this 15th fair organized in a city known for its cultural wealth and its talented writers, adding that this type of cultural event will breathe new life into dynamic in promoting book culture to the public.
“The organization of this fair, underlined an exhibitor, is an added value for the city of Fkih Ben Salah and reading enthusiasts. Since the first day of the opening of this fair, we have noticed that a large number, especially pupils and students, visit the different stands where various books are exhibited. The organization of this show is truly a consecration.”
Thus, the show kicked off in the presence of the governor of the province of Fkih Ben Salah, Mohamed Karnachi, the president of the municipal council of Fkih Ben Salh, Rahal El Mekkaoui, the regional director of culture, Lahcen Chorfi , and other civil and military personalities. Organized at the Cultural Complex of the city of Fkih Ben Salah with the support of the Directorate of Books, Libraries and Archives, this cultural event is part of the implementation of the strategy of the supervisory ministry which sets itself the objective of strengthen the culture of reading and encourage children and the public to read and love books.
The program of this cultural meeting focused on the organization of a large number of cultural and artistic workshops, plays, artistic evenings, entertainment activities for children and the public, signing sessions and poetic readings, the organization of a large number of meetings and cultural conferences, the signing of books in addition to visits organized to book stands which were very well attended.
