Takween is a Bahraini cultural center dedicated to empowering the Arabic language and strengthening cultural identity through developing and reshaping it. Takween enriches the language by offering various services, conducting awareness campaigns, and publishing a monthly magazine that presents enriching Arabic topics to inspire and support young Arabic creators.
It targets Arab adults and young adults between 10 and 50, who are influenced by globalization and hybrid languages, interested in Arabic history, and seek self-improvement.
The center comprises four sections:
أثــرِ
A diverse range of specialized educational courses in learning the fundamentals of the Arabic language.
كـــوّن
Keep pace with modern developments and preserve cultural heritage by developing the Arabic dictionary, and collecting Bahraini dialect words and stories.
إقـــرأ
A library that combines learning and cultural activities.
ألهـــِم
Promoting Arab arts and culture through exhibitions and a monthly magazine that enriches the cultural aspect and stimulates creativity.
The centerpiece of the project is an awareness campaign titled "Beyond the Language," which aims to reveal the hidden identity influenced by language and its impact on the entity of individuals and society as a whole.
The campaign showcases the issue of cultural fusion in human beings through a wire sculpture and a brochure, symbolizing how "if a person surrenders and becomes detached from their language, they become a fragile being without spirit. like a chaff scattered by the winds".
Identity is a fundamental concept in human life, reflecting unique personal traits and influenced by various factors. This issue explores how identity shapes and inspires us through different stages, reflecting Arab identity in water, spirit, earth, and sky via different articles and research papers.
