"When Poetry Breathes" at AUK

The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) hosted a poetry recital evening entitled "When Poetry Breathes..." by the Saudi Arabian poet Abdulatif Bin Yousef. Faisal Al-Raheil, a Kuwaiti writer, introduced and interviewed the poet, who then proceeded to recite some of his poems.

The evening commenced with an ambience-setting performance by Salman Behbehani, playing the oud, accompanied by a cello played by Abdulla Essa. Following the recital, the poet and the author, engaged in an open discussion with the audience members, among whom were the writers Saadiya Mofarah, Abdulwahab Al Hamadi and Huda Al Shawa.

Fatma Al-Adwani, President of the Arabic Literature Club, thanked the guests and audience members for their participation in the poetry night. She also thanked The Sultan Center for providing copies of Al-Raheil's first poetry collection to the attendees, which the poet signed during the closing of the event.

The Arabic Literature Club is a student organization interested in different aspects of the Arabic language and culture, such as Arabic poetry and literature. The main purpose of the club is to reveal the Arab identity, and practice the Arabic language at AUK. Most of the club events currently focus on Arabic literature and poetry. The Arabic Club aims to hold more cultural events that will include Arabic music and the hosting of famous experts in the Arabic language to share their experience and thoughts with the students. All events hosted by the Arabic Club are being done in association with the Arabic Department at AUK.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 15th December 2013