The Egyptian Ministry of Culture has launched the second phase of its "Street of Art" initiative, which aims to bring art and culture to the public. The initiative, led by the General Authority for Cultural Palaces, has expanded to seven governorates: Alexandria, Kafr El Sheikh, Aswan, Beni Suef, Qena, Minya, and Ismailia. The events are free and feature a range of activities, including music performances, art workshops, and puppet shows.
In Minya and Kafr El Sheikh, the events kicked off on Thursday evening, featuring workshops, music performances, and puppet shows. In Minya, the activities took place on the Nile Corniche and included a storytelling workshop, a talent discovery session, and a face-painting workshop. The events also featured a performance by the Minya Children's Choir and a book fair.
In Alexandria, the events were held on the "Street of Civilizations" in the city's downtown area. The activities included a performance by the Mustafa Kamil Music Band, a folk music performance by the Boulkli Children's and Youth Group, and a workshop to celebrate the anniversary of Egypt's October victories. There was also a talent discovery session and a cultural competition with prizes.
The events in Beni Suef took place in the city's tourist walkway and featured a performance by the Fayoum Children's Choir and a workshop. On Friday, there was a performance by the Abu Sir El Maqab Music and Singing Group and another workshop. In Ismailia, the events were held in Sheikh Zayed Park and featured a performance by the Ismailia Folk Music Group and a workshop for children.
In Aswan, the events took place in the city's main square and featured a performance by the Aswan Children's Choir, a storytelling workshop, and a puppet show. There was also a workshop to design a mural using foam and a talent discovery session. On Friday, there was a performance by the Aswan Arabic Music Group and another puppet show.
The events in Qena took place on the Nile Corniche and featured a performance by the "Ana Masry" Children's Choir, a workshop, and a face-painting session. On Friday, there was a performance by the Qena Folk Music Group and a puppet show. The initiative aims to make art and culture accessible to everyone and to promote creativity and self-expression.
The "Street of Art" initiative is part of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture's plan to promote art and culture across the country. The events are organized by the General Authority for Cultural Palaces and feature a range of activities tailored to the cultural and artistic preferences of each governorate. The initiative has been well-received by the public, with many people attending the events and participating in the activities.
Key points
- The "Street of Art" initiative aims to promote art and culture in seven governorates across Egypt.
- The events feature a range of activities, including music performances, art workshops, and puppet shows.
- The initiative is part of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture's plan to make art and culture accessible to everyone.
