Saudi poet Khojeh honored during World Poetry Day

(with photos) VERONA, Italy, March 17 (KUNA) -- The eminent Saudi poet Abdul Aziz Khojeh has been honored at the Italian city of Verona during ceremonies marking the World Poetry Day.
At a special ceremony, held late on Thursday, a representative of the city mayor, granted Khojeh, also the Minister of Information and Culture, the golden medal, which was received on his behalf by the prominent poet, Abdul Aziz Al-Babtain.
The representative of the mayor, in a statement, welcomed the guests, namely the famous poet Al-Babtain, Dr. George Pscua, Chairman of the World Poetry Academy.
For his part, the honorary chairman of the academy, professor Mohammad Nader Aziza, said in a statement on the occasion that the honoring of Khojeh affirmed significance of the Arabs' presence at such international gatherings.
He declared that the academy, in coordination with Al-Babtain foundation, pondered possibility to create an international award for poetry, after the name of the Arab poet, Ibn Hamdees.
Moreover, Aziza praised Al-Babtain foundation's role in boosting global cultural dialogue and interaction.
The international event is due to be marked with various activities, such as poetry recitation, displays of books and movie shows. (end) mn.rk KUNA 171036 Mar 12NNNN