The Head of the Libyan Parliament’s Office, Abdullah Al-Masry Al-Fadil, inaugurated the fine arts exhibition in the Silphium Hall at the headquarters of the General Council of Culture in Benghazi.
Al-Fadil was accompanied by the Head of the General Culture Council as the exhibition is organised by the council.
The Media Office of the Libyan House of Representatives (HoR) stated that the Head of the Parliament’s office pointed out the importance of holding such artistic and cultural events and activities in the city of Benghazi. He said that it gives clear indications of the security and stability that the city of culture and art, Benghazi, enjoys.
Al-Fadil expressed his wishes to continue holding such cultural and artistic activities. He affirmed the Libyan Parliament’s continued support for the establishment of such artistic and cultural forums.
The opening ceremony was held in the presence of the Director of the Office of Presidential Affairs in the HoR, the Ambassador of Palestine to Libya, and a group of artists, intellectuals and interested people.
Last year, the People’s Municipal Theatre in Sebha has reopened after the International Organization for Migration (IOM) completed a restoration project, through the Learning for Life initiative financed by Japan.
The largest hall in the city was once the scene of movie festivals, local settlements, and community events, with a capacity for more than 600 people. The building was damaged beyond use after years of conflict in Libya.
A public event for members of the Sebha Municipality, theatre staff, tribal officials, and local and immigrant community members was organised to celebrate the opening with music, traditional dance, and poetry.
Federico Soda, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Libya Chief of Mission said, “It is important for communities in the south to have a chance to rebuild. The expense of the continued conflict in terms of loss of life, damage to livelihoods and infrastructure is immense.”