The 9th Damanhour Book Fair, organized by the Egyptian General Authority for Books, recently took place in Damanhour, Egypt. The event featured a workshop titled "The State Prize for the Young Creator and the Future of Theater Writing in Beheira." The workshop was attended by two young winners of the State Prize for the Young Creator in theater writing: Toka Mohamed Salah El-Din El-Adawi and Hagar Mahmoud Oqab.
The workshop was held under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansua, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture. It was attended by Youssef El-Deb, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Beheira, and Mohamed Mustafa El-Basyouni, Director General of the Beheira Branch of Culture. The session was moderated by playwright Hani Qadri, a member of the Egyptian Writers' Union.
The workshop aimed to celebrate young literary and artistic talents, provide a platform for them to express their creative experiences, and explore mechanisms to support and encourage them to continue their work in theater writing. The event featured several initiatives to support the two young winners, including the announcement of staging their plays as part of the school theater activities.
Youssef El-Deb, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education in Beheira, announced that the two plays would be performed not only in their schools or educational departments but also in all 18 educational departments in Beheira. He emphasized the state's interest in supporting children's creativity and young talents, citing the State Prize for the Young Creator as an example.
Mohamed Mustafa El-Basyouni, Director General of the Beheira Branch of Culture, announced that his department would support the staging of the two plays and provide the necessary resources, including decorations and costumes. He also invited young talents to participate in the "Writer and Artist" series launched by the Ministry of Culture.
Playwright Hani Qadri discussed his experience in writing and theater, offering advice to the two young winners on how to develop their talents. He emphasized the importance of managing one's talent and encouraged them to participate in various competitions and learn from each experience.
The workshop concluded with a discussion between the two young winners, Toka Mohamed El-Adawi and Hagar Mahmoud Oqab, and the attendees, highlighting the significance of the State Prize for the Young Creator in discovering and nurturing young talents. The event ended with a ceremony to honor the two winners, with participants stressing the importance of supporting young talents to ensure the future of culture and arts.
Key points
- The State Prize for the Young Creator aims to discover and support young talents in various fields.
