The "Al-Muwafaqa wa Al-Tajwal" project, under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, has concluded its seventh phase in the Red Sea governorate. The project, a collaboration between the Ministry of Culture, the Egyptian Theatre House, and the "Hayat Karima" presidential initiative, aims to bring theatre and arts to various parts of the country. The seventh phase started in Qena governorate and covered several border areas, reaching over 50,000 beneficiaries.
The project, led by director Mohamed El-Sharkawi, included theatrical performances, artistic workshops, and cultural programs. It aimed to discover young talents and provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills. Egyptian Theatre House head, artist Ihab Fahmy, stated that the presidential patronage represents significant support for the project's efforts to bring theatre and arts to different parts of the country.
Fahmy added that this support enables the Egyptian Theatre House to continue implementing the project and developing its programs. The project's seventh phase included 9 theatrical performances, folk art shows, and the distribution of over 35,000 books. It also featured programs to discover talents in collaboration with over 20 universities, hundreds of schools, and care homes.
The project's final station in Halayeb and Shalatin witnessed significant interaction with the activities and performances. The program combined theatrical performances, artistic workshops, and cultural activities, providing the audience with a comprehensive experience. El-Sharkawi highlighted that each station offers a new opportunity to communicate with the audience and identify local talents.
The project's activities in Halayeb and Shalatin took place over a week, featuring events at various cultural centers. These included theatrical performances, acting and dramatic performance workshops, children's activities, and cultural competitions. The project also made cultural publications available for free.
The seventh phase aimed to provide cultural and artistic services to around 250 villages in coordination with the "Hayat Karima" initiative. The project continues its journey as part of the Egyptian Theatre House's plan to expand its audience base and make theatrical experiences and artistic activities available to the public across the country.
The project's impact is significant, as it bridges the cultural and artistic gap between urban and rural areas. It offers a platform for young talents to emerge and provides entertainment and educational opportunities for thousands of people.
Key points
- The project reached over 50,000 beneficiaries in its seventh phase.
- The project included 9 theatrical performances and distributed over 35,000 books.
- The project aims to discover young talents and provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills.
