Fri, Sep 08
|MiZa HQ
Book Swap Pop-Up: Faire Trade
A pre-loved book swap shop where everything is priceless & community-run. A book exchange and swap encouraging intersections and sustainable practices.
Time & Location
Sep 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MiZa HQ , Zayed Port - Mina Zayed - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
About the event
About the Event:
Faire Trade - مواكب الأجر is a swap shop where everything is priceless and completely sustained by the community! Drop off new or preloved books gathering dust on your shelves and swap them for any book that spikes your interest; from that first edition mystery novel to that heart wrenching family saga you always wanted to read! This activation aims to encourage community-spirited interactions through the sustainable and circular exchange of your once loved belongings.
About the Host:
Farah Fawzi Ali is an Egyptian-Filipina writer and events curator with a BA in Political Science from the American University in Cairo. Her written work can be found in Postscript Magazine, MariasAtSampaguitas, Art Dubai, and Global Art Daily. She was previously part of The Assembly at Jameel Arts Centre 2021 - 2022. Farah is currently the English Programme Manager at Emirates Literature Foundation and curates the author lineup and festival programme for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
Schedule:
Friday:
6-9pm: Pop-up
7-8pm: Sub-event
Sat/Sun:
1-4pm: Pop-up
2-3pm: Sub-event