Arabic calligraphy exhibition held in Algiers

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Arabic calligraphy exhibition held in Algiers

STORY: Arabic calligraphy exhibition held in Algiers DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of paintings of Arabic calligraphy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED BENGUINEF, Calligrapher 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED BENGUINEF, Calligrapher STORYLINE: A total of 53 calligraphers participate in the 2nd Exhibition for Arabic Calligraphy, Decoration and Miniatures, being held at the Culture Palace in Algiers, capital of Algeria, on April 7-30. More than a hundred works of art are exhibited all along the corridors of the palace, showing the talent and the creativity of calligraphers in this ancient art both in its traditional and contemporary aspects. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED BENGUINEF, Calligrapher "53 calligraphers participate in this exhibition. Some of them reached international level; others are making their first steps in this ancient art. This year's edition is marked by the participation of young calligraphers who have been given a spec

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