Warsaw: Sharjah's participation as the Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 extended beyond literature as the emirate brought music to the streets of Poland. The Sharjah National Band brought Emirati folk arts and heritage performances to audiences across the Polish capital, drawing crowds and intrigue across the city.  Presented by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, a host of performances formed part of Sharjah’s wider cultural programme at the event, introducing visitors to traditional Emirati chants, dances, and musical expressions rooted in the UAE’s coastal, mountain, and desert communities.  Visitors paused to ask performers about traditional instruments, clothing, and chants, while many filmed and shared the performances across social media platforms.   Dressed in traditional white attire, members of the band performed synchronised folk routines closely associated with celebrations and communal gatherings across the UAE, offering…