The Egyptian Ministry of Culture, represented by the Theatre Sector of the Fine Arts Building, has completed the seventh phase of the "Confrontation and Touring" project in Aswan. The project was carried out in cooperation with the Presidential Initiative "Life is Beautiful" and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The phase concluded with a remarkable harvest, witnessing a large turnout of people and a significant cultural momentum in various villages, centers, border areas, and Nubian sites.
Dr. Abdulaziz Qanswa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, acting as Minister of Culture, praised the success and enlightening impact of the cultural caravan in Aswan. He highlighted that the integration between national state institutions consolidates cultural justice and ensures the delivery of artistic services and high-quality knowledge to the people of villages and border areas throughout the year. This helps to create a strong barrier against destructive ideas and instill a sense of belonging among everyone.
Dr. Ayman Al-Shiouy, Head of the Theatre Sector, stated that the experience of touring in Aswan villages and centers once again demonstrated the depth of awareness among people in Upper Egypt and Nubian areas about the importance of serious art in changing societies for the better. He pointed out that the caravan succeeded in presenting artistic and enlightening treatments that addressed real and deep-rooted societal issues, in addition to reviving local folklore and heritage.
The project's field harvest in Aswan included nearly 10,000 citizens from Aswan and neighboring governorates who participated in activities and events accompanying the performances. The project included dozens of events in various villages, centers, and targeted sites, starting with an opening ceremony at the Fawzi Fawzi Summer Theatre and then moving to the Child and Youth Library in Daraw, Shandi Islamic Association, Karour, Najaa Al-Tayyab, and finally to the Qasr Culture House in Kom Ombo and Toshka.
The integrated creative program included a series of enlightening theatrical performances, including the theatrical performance "Tota Tota," and folk and traditional Nubian and popular performances by the Aswan Folk Arts Troupe. The project also included book exhibitions and the distribution of hundreds of knowledge publications for free to residents, as well as art and handicraft exhibitions to promote local cultural industries.
On the academic and training level, the specialized artistic workshops held at Aswan University under the slogan "You Create.. You Confront" witnessed a significant turnout and wide participation from students. The workshops lasted for three consecutive days with 27 intensive training hours covering acting, writing, and theatrical techniques. The final evaluations resulted in the selection of three talented students from Aswan University to join advanced training courses at the Institute of Leadership Preparation.
The "Confrontation and Touring" project will move to the Halayeb and Shalatin areas, the southernmost parts of Egypt, in the coming week. The project aims to provide high-quality artistic services and knowledge to residents, emphasizing the state's interest in caring for border areas and discovering their talented individuals. The seventh phase of the project started in Qena Governorate and will continue until June, targeting 250 villages in cooperation with the "Life is Beautiful" Presidential Initiative.
Key points
- The project included nearly 10,000 citizens from Aswan and neighboring governorates who participated in activities and events accompanying the performances.
- The project aims to provide high-quality artistic services and knowledge to residents, emphasizing the state's interest in caring for border areas and discovering their talented individuals.
- The seventh phase of the project started in Qena Governorate and will continue until June, targeting 250 villages in cooperation with the "Life is Beautiful" Presidential Initiative.
