From Cinderella to Sindbad

For the first time in the UAE an exhibition is dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of narrative traditions from ancient Egypt, the Arab world and Germany. “From Cinderella to Sindbad - German and Arab Timeless Tales” stretches from ancient Egyptian papyri to the tales of the Brothers Grimm, from the Arabian Nights to contemporary pop-up books and comics. A special chapter of the exhibition covers children’s books by Emirati authors based on Emirati folktales and stories that have been passed down through the generations. In this talk, the exhibition's curator Prof. Dr. Verena Lepper speaks about the idea behind the exhibition and about its role in building cultural bridges between Germany and the Arab world.