The Children's Zone at the Jeddah Book Fair 2024, held at Jeddah Superdome, drew large crowds of visitors, offering children a unique experience that blends entertainment and education, aimed at instilling a love of reading and developing skills in innovative, enjoyable ways.

Activities blending creativity and knowledge

The Children's Zone comprises 11 varied pavilions designed to suit children of different ages, with a focus on interactive activities that sharpen children's awareness and open new cultural and intellectual horizons for them.

Highlighted pavilions and activities:

  1. Theater:
    Offers improv shows, puppet plays and competitions that encourage children to interact and develop their social skills.
  2. Fun Buds:
    A pavilion dedicated to children under seven, featuring simplified entertainment activities that develop sensory and language skills.
  3. Arabic Calligraphy Pavilion:
    Focuses on teaching children the art of Arabic calligraphy in an engaging way, training them to use Arabic dictionaries such as Lisan al-Arab and Al-Qamus Al-Muhit to strengthen their connection with the language's cultural heritage.
  4. Sea of Language Pavilion:
    Challenges children to develop their Arabic language skills through educational games and competitions.
  5. Fashion Design Pavilion:
    Lets children experiment with clothing design and develop their artistic taste in an interactive way.
  6. 3D Modeling:
    Helps children develop engineering and artistic skills using modern technologies to create three-dimensional shapes.
  7. Animation Spaces:
    Enables children to learn the basics of animation production and dubbing, opening new horizons for artistic creativity.

Building cultural awareness and artistic skills

The Children's Zone at the Jeddah Book Fair focuses on instilling a love of reading and encouraging children to explore their interests, whether literary or artistic, helping shape their personalities and enrich their cultural knowledge in innovative ways.

An educational and entertaining experience for families

Beyond being a dedicated children's area, the accompanying activities give parents a chance to engage with their children in an enjoyable educational and entertainment environment, strengthening family bonds and creating shared learning experiences.