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The 19th edition of the international music festival
KUWAIT, May 24 (KUNA) -- The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) on Tuesday evening concluded the 19th edition of the international music festival with a concert by the band of Kuwait Higher Institute of Musical Arts.
The week-long festival, part of the celebrations of Kuwait Capital of Islamic Culture 2016, took place at Abdul-Mohsen Abdel-Redha Theater.
Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the closing ceremony, NCCAL's assistant secretary-general for artistic and theatrical affairs sector Dr. Bader Al-Duwaish said the Council was keen on paying tribute to the higher institute of musical arts for its role in promoting music education.
He commended the contributions of the Kuwaiti and international bands to the success of the event, noting it gave momentum to Kuwait's preparations for the World Music Day, to be observed on June 21.
The festival, opened on May 17 under auspices and in the presence of the Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, honored Suleiman Al-Mullah, a celebrated Kuwaiti musician. (end)
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