Culture
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Fusion of Poetry, Music, and Dance Takes Center Stage at the Cervantes Institute in Cairo and Alexandria
Iman Abo El-Atta This week, the Cervantes Institute in Cairo and Alexandria will host three nights of captivating poetry, music, and dance, blending Spanish and Egyptian cultures. These events are part of the second edition of the Mediterranean Poetry Festival, running from Tuesday to Thursday, November 12-14, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at both locations. The festival this year…
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Cairo Urban Week Kicks Off at Egypt’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Sustainable Art
An Urban Heritage Celebration Honoring Cairo’s Cultural Richness The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat opened Cairo Urban Week, an event dedicated to celebrating Cairo’s vibrant cultural diversity as the largest metropolitan city in Africa and the Middle East. The week, organized by the Cairo Governorate in collaboration with UN-Habitat and the International Forum for Art and Development,…
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Dr Ahmed Ghoneim: A Journey of Dedication to Egyptian Civilisation and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Appointment as CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, the outgoing CEO of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation (NMEC), recently announced his appointment as the new CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) via his social media platforms. This comes after an illustrious career at NMEC, spanning four years of tireless efforts dedicated to preserving and…
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Launch of the Ibero-American Film Week in Cairo and Alexandria
By: Iman Abu El-Atta The Ibero-American Film Week, a yearly cultural event, has kicked off in both Cairo and Alexandria, bringing together cinema enthusiasts and fans of Ibero-American culture. The main objective of this event is to promote Ibero-American film productions in Spanish and Portuguese, showcasing feature films and documentaries that explore a wide range of themes, reflecting the…
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HE Oka Hiroshi Hosts Musical Evenings in Cairo, Bridging Japanese and Egyptian Cultures
Cairo, October 6, 2024 Japanese Ambassador to Egypt, Oka Hiroshi, hosted two mesmerizing musical evenings in Cairo, bringing together the traditional sounds of the Japanese koto and the Arabic oud. These cultural events, held at the Ambassador’s residence on October 2 and at the Cairo Opera House on October 3, celebrated the rich musical heritage of both nations. …
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Korean Food Academy at the Korean Cultural Center
By: Doaa Mohamed The Korean Cultural Center has inaugurated the Korean Food Academy, a three-week course designed to provide an opportunity to explore the rich culture of Korean cuisine, known as “Hansik.” Out of 1,200 applicants, 120 were selected to participate in the course, which began on August 12 and will continue until September 2. The course is led…
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Spain to Shine as Guest of Honor at Egypt’s 8th International Caricature Forum
By Eman Abu-Elatta Spanish Ambassador Highlights Spain’s Role Spain will play a prominent role as the guest of honor at the 8th International Caricature Forum in Egypt. This announcement was made by Spanish Ambassador Mr. Álvaro Iranzo, who emphasized the significance of this participation. The event will take place at Cairo’s Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum from August 12 to 22,…
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The Japanese Embassy Celebrates 30 Years of Egyptian-Japanese Partnership with the “Kusanone” Program
By: Amira El-Sherif Today, Thursday, the Japanese Ambassador to Cairo, Oka Hiroshi, hosted an event at his residence to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Egyptian-Japanese partnership under the “Kusanone” program. The event was attended by Minister of Social Solidarity Dr. Nevine El-Qabbaj, Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, a member of the Solidarity Committee in the House of…
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Greek Ambassador to Egypt: Tourism a Key Priority for Egypt and Greece
By: Amira El-Sherif Greek Ambassador to Egypt, Nikolaos Papageorgiou, emphasized that tourism holds a significant place in the priorities of both Egypt and Greece, providing an opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation. This cooperation is bolstered by the rich culture and unique history of both nations, which attract tourists from around the world. This statement was made according to a…
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Swedish Ambassador in Cairo: Egypt Plays a Significant Role in Ceasefire and Aid Delivery to Gaza
By: Amira El-Sherif The Swedish Embassy in Cairo organized a celebration today, Wednesday, in honor of Sweden’s National Day, attended by a large number of political and diplomatic figures. Håkan Emsgård, the Swedish Ambassador to Cairo, emphasized that the region is currently facing many challenges and crises, primarily the wars in Gaza and Sudan. He noted that Egypt plays…
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