The Egyptian Opera House, led by Dr. Reza El-Wakil, is hosting a cultural salon tonight, October 6, to commemorate the country's October victories. The event, titled "The Voice of the Nation: Salah Jahin and Fouad Haddad," will take place on the Small Stage at the Opera House. This cultural event is part of the Opera House's activities to celebrate the anniversary of Egypt's October victories.
The cultural salon is being organized in collaboration with the "Ghana Cairo" project and will feature a discussion with Dr. Ahmed Majid, poet Bahaa Jahin, Dr. Samir Mandy, and poet Mohamed Bahgat, presented by Hanen Makbel. The event is supervised by Rasha El-Fiqi as part of the cultural and intellectual activities of the Opera House. The discussion aims to review the creative experiences of poets Salah Jahin and Fouad Haddad.
The poets' works have been a genuine expression of the Egyptian people's feelings and have addressed national and humanitarian issues. Their poems have been linked to Egypt's reality and have interacted with major national events, becoming an expression of the Egyptians' dreams, hopes, and victories. The event will also feature models of their works and their impact on collective awareness.
The cultural salon will include artistic paragraphs that reflect pride in the immortal victories achieved by the Egyptian people's determination. These paragraphs will be performed by the "Aez Nas" music and singing band, with the participation of artists Khaled Abdel Ghafar, Ahmed Ismail, and a visual performance prepared by Dr. Samah Abdel Aziz. The event is directed by Hany Hassan, and the executive director is Inji Iskandar.
This event comes within the framework of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and the Opera House's keenness to provide creative activities that recall the bright stations of the country's history. This aims to develop the awareness of new generations and enhance the values of loyalty, belonging, and sacrifice. It also confirms the role of arts and culture in documenting the heroics that have shaped modern Egyptian history.
The event is scheduled to start at 7 pm and will be a significant addition to the cultural and artistic activities of the Opera House. The discussion will focus on the poets' contributions to Egyptian literature and their impact on the collective memory of the Egyptian people. Their works have been a source of inspiration for many Egyptians.
The cultural salon is a fitting tribute to the poets Salah Jahin and Fouad Haddad, who have left a lasting legacy in Egyptian literature. Their works continue to be relevant today, and their impact on Egyptian culture and identity is undeniable. The event will provide a platform for the audience to engage with their works and appreciate their contributions to Egyptian literature.
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- The Egyptian Opera House hosts a cultural salon to commemorate October victories, featuring a discussion on poets Salah Jahin and Fouad Haddad.
