Baghdad Arab cultural festival brings message of peace
Despite criticism of the celebration of Baghdad Capital of Arab Culture, the events, which were attended by a majority of Arab countries, left a positive impact on Iraq and conveyed a message of peace to the Arab peoples.
![IRAQ-ART-FESTIVAL/ Visitors look at paintings during an art exhibition in Baghdad December 2, 2013. As part of its role as Capital of Arab culture of 2013, Baghdad hosted the three-day art exhibition featuring more than 500 sculptures and paintings of Iraqi and Arab artists. Artists from Syria, Lebanon and Morocco participated in the event which is considered the first of its kind since 1980s. Baghdad was named the 2013 Arab Capital of Culture by the Arab League, but the worst wave of bombings in Iraq in five years is taking](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2014/03/RTX169Y4.jpg/RTX169Y4.jpg?h=f7822858&itok=LD69vK2s)
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