Al-Suhail Participates in the 'Beit Arar' Event in Its New Look with the Presence of Mrs. Wasfiya Tal
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Writer Dr. Sarah Talib Al-Suhail participated in the cultural and media event held by the Directorate of Culture of Irbid Governorate in Beit Arar, in the presence of Mrs. Wasfiya Tal, daughter of Jordan's poet Mustafa Wahbi Al-Tal 'Arar' and sister of the late Prime Minister Wasfi Tal. The event was dedicated to viewing the house and its belongings after its renovation, and to recall its significance in the Jordanian literary and national memory.
The event was attended by the Director of Culture of Irbid, Dr. Sultan Al-Zghoul, who explained that the renovation of the house included its restoration and the collection of Arar's furniture and belongings, as part of efforts to preserve the national heritage and make the place available to writers, researchers, and visitors.
In a speech delivered during the event, Al-Suhail discussed Arar's biography as a poet who sided with humanity and made his poetry a voice for the nation and freedom. She also remembered Wasfi Tal, noting that Beit Arar, which brings together in its memory the legacy of the word left by the father and the legacy of the stance left by the son. She praised Mrs. Wasfiya Tal and her role in preserving the legacy of her father and brother and conveying it to new generations.
Mrs. Wasfiya Tal delivered a speech in which she talked about the museum and her memories of her father Arar and her brother Wasfi, adding to the discussion about the belongings of the house a human dimension from the family's memory.
The event witnessed literary contributions that addressed Arar's life and biography, including contributions from Mr. Yousuf Talfah, Mr. Alaa Khreisat, Mr. Muhammad Malham Fudeil Al-Tal, Mr. Abdul-Muhsin Al-Ramadneh, and poet Muhammad Al-Suwa'ir. The event was moderated by journalist Mustafa Khreisat.
The occasion reaffirmed the importance of keeping Beit Arar as a living space for culture and visitation, and a place where generations learn about the poet of Jordan and a part of the history of Irbid and the homeland.
