City of Literature

In April 2016, Baghdad celebrated its designation as a UNESCO City of Literature. An event was organized by the House of Wisdom to celebrate, themed "Cultural Industry is a Ladder to the Future." The event included an evening of musical performances, art exhibitions, and poetry recitals. In this photograph, the viewer sees Dr. Sadek Mohammed speaking to the audience. 

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