Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansaoua, chaired a meeting of the High Festival Committee in its new form. The meeting discussed several files related to the work of specialized committees and reviewed festivals and cultural and artistic activities within their remit. The committee also explored ways to develop these activities in the coming period.
The meeting saw the announcement of the return of the Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. Dr. Qansaoua emphasized the festival's importance in supporting the film industry and promoting cultural and artistic communication between Egypt and Mediterranean countries. He directed the specialized cinema committee to set a date for the next session of the festival.
The minister tasked the committee with proposing names for the festival's presidency, to be chosen from a list of candidates, in preparation for completing the organizational procedures for the new session. The High Festival Committee's main tasks include evaluating the performance of cultural and artistic festivals, supporting and developing them to enhance their role as creative platforms.
These platforms aim to discover talents, nurture creators, and enrich the cultural and artistic movement, while promoting communication between different cultures. The minister expressed gratitude to the previous committee members for their efforts and welcomed the new committee members, wishing them success in their tasks. He emphasized the importance of continued work and integrated efforts between committee members.
The committee reviewed several topics and proposals related to the work of each specialized committee, discussing festivals and cultural and artistic events within their remit. They also explored ways to develop these events and enhance their role in enriching Egypt's cultural and artistic movement. The meeting discussed mechanisms for coordinating between different specialized committees.
This coordination aims to improve the efficiency of festival organization and achieve the greatest cultural and artistic benefit from these events in the coming period. The minister's directives and the committee's discussions reflect the Egyptian Ministry of Culture's efforts to revitalize and develop the country's cultural and artistic scene. The Alexandria International Film Festival's return is expected to have a positive impact.
The festival will promote Egyptian cinema and enhance cultural exchange with Mediterranean countries. The High Festival Committee's meeting marks a significant step in Egypt's cultural and artistic development, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a hub for creative and intellectual activities in the region. The committee's decisions and recommendations are expected to be implemented in the coming period.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Culture announces the return of the Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries.
- The High Festival Committee, led by Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansaoua, discusses ways to develop cultural and artistic festivals in Egypt.
- The committee aims to enhance the role of festivals as creative platforms for discovering talents and enriching the cultural and artistic movement.
