We are pleased to introduce artist and writer Amani Al-Tawash to Al Riwaq Art Space, where we hosted the launch of her book (Banat Gulnar) accompanied by an Art Showcase, that was an extension about story her book. On Saturday, 7th of October on a warm night of the last days of the summer, people came for book singing while people enjoying live music performance by Amani's daughter and son outdoors.
We also hosted to a special discussion talk Rula Al Saffar with the author, on Wednesday, October 11, allowed for a deeper discussion extended to her audience that explored the details within the story.
“She is Iranian in the village of Lilac, and she is ajmi in Manama. Gulnar says, in the first chapter, that she came to the city of Manama on a boat, shielded by the dark night, while breastfeeding a 5-month-old infant, and covering herself with a bag made out of burlap to hide from the coastal police. Since she first reached the land of Arabs, she missed her husband and her homeland. She will get used to her new lonely life with the Ajams surrounding her, and she will live a life as a widowed maid, ...” Gulnar, by Amani Al Tawwash
