Doha, June 16 (QNA) - The pavilion of the Ministry if Culture at the 32nd Doha International Book Fair is adorned with traditional design that reflects the Qatari heritage.

Besides the books, the pavilion has several sections, including the music section, where traditional instruments are exhibited, the old books and manuscripts sections and the Qatari traditional attires and accessories.

The pavilion is attracting crowds of visitors from different nationalities, who wish to learn about the different aspects of the Qatari culture and heritage.

In this context, Head of the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Culture, Nasser Al Malki said in remarks to QNA, that the design of the ministry's pavilion was inspired by the traditional Qatari architecture.

The Pavilion showcases traditional items with special focus on the Bisht (traditional men's cloak), which the ministry is preparing to list in the United Nations as one of the Qatari heritage elements.

For her part, Head of Translation Department at the Ministry of Culture Sheikha Rashid Al Kuwari told QNA that the Ministry is participating in this edition of DIBF with many different publications, including books on enhancing identity, in addition to a number of publications that were translated in cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Doha. a number of books translated from several languages will be launched during the Book Fair.

The pavilion displays a variety of its publications in Arabic and English in the fields of literature, poetry, novels, children's literature, theater, heritage and fine arts.

With the participation of over 500 publishers from 37 countries, the 32nd DIBF will run through June 21 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. (QNA)