Aden holds its first Asian cultural bazaar

For the first time in Yemen, Aden holds a cultural, educational and entertainment bazaar of Korean and Japanese culture, despite the difficult living conditions in the war-torn country. The bazaar aims to spread the culture and knowledge of other countries and openness to cultural differences. It included a corner for Asian food and Japanese and Korean books and drawings. Sarah Abdel Basset, Bazaar coordinator, told A24 that they tried to integrate the two Asian cultures with the Adeni culture. The bazaar displayed products imported from abroad, “which are not available anywhere else,” according to Abdel Basset. Although Yemenis struggle with long years of war, high prices, and poverty, they fight for a decent living and happiness. Visitors told A24 they were not used to seeing bazaars of cultures other than Adeni culture. They voiced happiness with the event and expressed their hope for the continuation of these activities in Yemen.