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Culture, Tourism Ministers honour Royal Mummies Parade line-up
Artists participating in parade are honourable image of contemporary creativity, prove leadership of one of oldest civilisations on earth, says Minister Inas Abdel Dayem
Ramadan Cannon returns to announce iftar after almost 30-year pause
Historical cannon to be fired from Citadel of Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi in Cairo after restoration
French artist JR to participate in ‘Forever is Now’ exhibition: Art D’Égypte
Founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar receives France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Cairo Opera House to hold 27 concerts celebrating Ramadan
Concerts aim to elevate feelings of happiness, spirituality during holy month, whilst highlighting talents of young artistic groups
Egypt drafts new law prohibiting overseas transfer of historical documents
New law comes in with view to protect historical documents from loss or damage, digitise them with all modern means
Bibliotheca Alexandrina launches hieroglyphics programme for primary school teachers
Courses are designed to support understanding of Egypt’s ancient civilisation, to learn basic principles of deciphering Ancient Egyptian language
Cairo Photo Week aims to support Egyptian photography community: Marwa Abu Leila
Festival located in heart of Khedival Cairo hosts many local, regional, and international photographers and picture makers
UNESCO adds Egyptian Museum in Cairo to its World Heritage Tentative List
Museum serves as cultural beacon in heart of Cairo, witness to Egyptian civilisation
Cairo Book Fair opens door for registration until 6 May
This year’s event delayed from traditional January to June, due to COVID-19 pandemic
International Prize for Arabic Fiction launches 15th edition
The novels, written in Arabic and whose first edition was issued during the period between 1 September 2020 and 30 June 2021, are eligible to participate in the 2022 competition.
Egypt launches simsimiyya competition
The competition aims to implement one of the country’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, trying to promote cultural heritage, development, and the encouragement of musicians of all ages, particularly youth.
Egypt to inaugurate Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum after decade-long closure
Museum, affiliated with fine arts sector, will be inaugurated after 10 year closure
Sawiris Foundation launches Arts, Culture Scholarship
Applications for entries remains open until 15 May
Cairo Public Library hosts symposium celebrating Mother’s Day
Mothers of Egyptian police, army’s martyrs were honoured in event
Egyptian singers celebrate Mother’s Day with new songs
This year’s celebration of Mother’s Day has done well for itself in terms of music released
AUC virtually holds Research and Creativity Convention 2021
Fourth annual event will be open to virtual public attendance
Tunisian actress Hend Sabry to accompany Royal Egyptian Mummies’ parade
Sabry’s nomination receives mixed reviews due to her non-Egyptian heritage
Orman Botanical Garden launches Spring Flowers Exhibition with over 200 exhibitors
Exhibition is meeting point for specialists and those interested in plants
Prominent Egyptian feminist, writer Nawal El-Saadawi dies at 90
El-Saadawi’s daughter, Mona Helmy, was quoted by Al-Ahram newspaper as saying that her mother had reported difficulty in swallowing food, and that a tube was inserted into her stomach to facilitate swallowing.
Honna art exhibition showcasing women artists launched at Manial Palace
On display at the week-long exhibition are more than 100 works of art by women artists in Egypt.
Palestinian-British Oscar-nominated short film ‘The Present’ streams on Netflix
Film has also been shortlisted for Best British Short at BAFTAs
Egypt to announce winners of 2021 Ahmed Shawqi Poetry Prize on Sunday
Award coincides with International Poetry Day celebrated on 21 March by UNESCO
Culture Minister marks Egyptian Women’s Day with Cairo Symphony Orchestra performance
Concert’s programme includes selection of most famous works of jazz music
Cairo Book Fair honours Egyptian writer Yehia Haqqi at 52nd edition
Book fair is set to take place from 30 June to 15 July
Culture Ministry inaugurates Confrontation and Roaming Theatre shows in Qena
Abdel Dayem said that the theatre aims to spread awareness and enlightenment across the country, and address intolerance.
‘Secrets of Sunken Egypt’ exhibition artefacts return home after overseas tour
Those sunken antiquities were discovered in Mediterranean Sea off Alexandria
Egypt resumes cultural activities after 3-month interruption
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announces cultural, artistic events to be held at 50% capacity
Sheikh Zayed city to hold 7th Book Fair in April
Fair is organised by Zayed Foundation for Creativity and Development
Talents Development Centre expands in Port Said
Centre’s activities kick off in official ceremony attended by Culture Minister last week
Photopia hosts 140 international artists in 2nd Cairo Photo Week
Event consists of series of exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions over 10 days until 20 March