First Arabian Culture Centre in Baltic States opens
On 24 March the first Arabian culture centre in the Baltic States opened. Its goal is to reduce stereotypes in society about the Arab world. The Arabian Cultural Centre was opened as part of the International Action Week Against Racism 2006.
One aim of the Arabian Cultural Centre Association is to dispel stereotypes existing in society about the Arab world and educate society about the various peoples, traditions and religions living together in the Arabian world. With the opening of the exhibition, visitors will have access to various courses, from language instruction and translation, to various courses associated with Arabian culture. The Association also plans to organise an Arabian Culture Week to acquaint people in the major Latvian cities with traditional Arabian cuisine, culture and traditions.
