The Auladna International Festival for People with Special Abilities has announced the prizes for its tenth edition, which took place under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The festival, led by artist Sahar Abdel Kader, recognized outstanding talents in various artistic fields, including music, singing, review, cinema, theater, and poetry. A total of 55 countries participated in the event, which was sponsored by several Egyptian ministries.
In the music category, the "Amar Al-Sharifi Award for Auladna's Creativity in Music" was awarded to Syrian-American cellist Dylan Yunes and Egyptian musician Mina Ashraf. The "Habat Al-Qulub" association also received a prize, which was accepted by music trainer Ahmed Saad. Additionally, a special prize was awarded to Hamza Ayman. These awards aim to encourage and recognize exceptional talents in the music industry.
The festival also awarded prizes in the singing category, known as the "Sid Mekkawi Award for Auladna's Creativity in Singing". Lebanese artist Huda Murad and Egyptian band "Nur Al-Hayat" were among the winners, with the prize being accepted by Dr. Mohsen Mohamed Sadik. The "Samerna" association also received a prize, accepted by trainer Samia Shenouda. These awards highlight the outstanding vocal talents of individuals with special abilities.
In the review category, the "Mahmoud Reza Award for Auladna's Creativity in Review" was awarded to the "Al-Qulub Al-Baydaa" team from Egypt and the "Kanaan" team from Palestine. The prizes were accepted by team leaders Khaled Ahmed Qanida and Naji Al-Naji, respectively. Other winners included the "Folk World Ensemble" from Bulgaria and the "Chengdu Art Performance Troupe" from China.
The festival also recognized outstanding achievements in cinema, with the "Taha Hussein Award for Auladna's Creativity in Cinema" being awarded to the films "Haddit aw Halat Hub" from France, "Mahrig Gaza" from Palestine, and "Amir Al-Junon" from Italy. The prizes were accepted by the films' directors and main actors. These films showcase the creative talents of individuals with special abilities in the cinematic industry.
In the theater category, the "Mohammed Sobhi Award for Auladna's Creativity in Theater" was awarded to the plays "Al-Sundooq" from Egypt, "Alf Moshahada w Moshahada" from Egypt, and "Asrar" from Oman. The prizes were accepted by the plays' directors and main actors. These awards acknowledge the exceptional theatrical talents of individuals with special abilities.
The festival also awarded prizes in the poetry category, known as the "Sid Hijab Award for Auladna's Creativity in Poetry". The winners included Lebanese poet Dr. Huda Murad, Egyptian poet Bilal Attia, and Egyptian poet Wessam Wael. Additionally, the festival awarded a special prize to the "Nawal Al-Dagui Award for Excellence in University Films", which was won by films from several Egyptian universities.
Key points
- The Auladna International Festival for People with Special Abilities promotes artistic talents and provides a platform for individuals with special abilities to showcase their creative skills.
- The tenth edition of the festival was attended by participants from 55 countries and was sponsored by several Egyptian ministries.
- The festival awarded prizes in various artistic fields, including music, cinema, theater, and poetry.
