Saudi cultural performances captivate audiences in Algiers

Public squares in Algiers have been vibrant with Saudi folklore performances, held as part of the cultural program for the 29th Algiers International Book Fair, where Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor. These displays highlighted the kingdom's cultural diversity and underscored the strong historical and brotherly ties between the Algerian and Saudi peoples. Additionally, Saudi novelist and critic Manal Al-Omari discussed the influence of oral tradition on modern literature during a seminar. She explained that folk tales remain a vital tool for novelists to build narratives and convey social values, pointing to Ghazi Al-Gosaibi’s novel "Al-Jinnia" as an example of how traditional themes are transformed into contemporary fiction.