The Egyptian Cultural Palaces, led by artist Hisham Atwa, are organizing a cultural and artistic event on September 24 at the Russian Cultural Center in Alexandria. This event is part of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture's celebrations for World Sign Language Day. The event aims to promote sign language and provide support to the deaf community.
The event, presented by Dr. Walid Nadi, director of the programs for the deaf and those with mental disabilities, will feature a lecture titled "Challenges Faced by Deaf People" presented by Yasmine Ali, a sign language translator. This will be followed by a meeting with positive role models from the deaf youth, presented by Safwana Ali, director of the Amal School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Jenaklis.
The event will also include a workshop for deaf children led by artist Naglaa Fathi and another workshop introducing the basics of sign language presented by translator Azza Abdel Zaher. Furthermore, there will be a performance by the Al-Rawad Puppet Theater Troupe, led by artist Hisham Nasr, which is affiliated with the Anfushi Cultural Palace.
The event is being implemented by the General Administration for Cultural Empowerment, affiliated with the Central Administration for Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the Alexandria Cultural Branch, affiliated with the West and Central Delta Cultural Region. The event aims to promote cultural and social integration for the deaf community.
The event will conclude with an honoring ceremony for a number of positive role models from the deaf youth, showcasing their successful experiences in various fields. This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf community and promote their integration into society.
World Sign Language Day is celebrated globally on September 23 to achieve communication and social integration for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The day aims to raise awareness about their issues and the daily challenges they face, and Egypt's Cultural Palaces event is part of this global effort.
The event reflects the Egyptian Ministry of Culture's commitment to promoting cultural and social integration for all members of society, including people with disabilities. By celebrating World Sign Language Day, the ministry aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for the deaf community.
Key points
- The event features a cultural and artistic program to promote sign language and support for the deaf community.
- The event includes workshops, lectures, and performances aimed at raising awareness about sign language and the challenges faced by the deaf community.
- The event seeks to promote cultural and social integration for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
