The final preparations for the October victories celebration, featuring the musical "Malahf El-Obour," are underway at the Balloon Theatre in Agouza. The event is set to take place under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansuo, Minister of Higher Education and Acting Minister of Culture. The musical is produced by the House of Popular and Spectacular Arts, led by Tamer Abdel Menem, Deputy Minister of Culture and head of the House.
The celebration, which marks the anniversary of Egypt's October victories, will feature a performance by renowned artist Mohamed El-Hlou. He will sing a selection of songs, including "Bghanilk," "Allah Ya'einik," and "Aheem Shouqan." El-Hlou will be joined by other talented artists, including Imad Kamal, Faris, Abdullah Al-Jesmi, and Heba Mohamed from the House of Popular and Spectacular Arts.
The National Folk Arts Ensemble will also participate in the celebration, performing spectacular displays designed by artists Mohamed Salam and Badr El-Sayed. Additionally, media personality and artist Karim Kouchk will host the event, connecting the different segments of the performance. The musical "Malahf El-Obour" is composed by the renowned musician Salah El-Sharnobi, with lyrics by Abdel Salam Amin, Hajjaj Al-Bai, Ihab Hajjaj Al-Bai, Wael Tawfik, and Mohamed El-Qassas.
The celebration will be divided into two parts. The first part features the musical "Malahf El-Obour," composed and arranged by Salah El-Sharnobi. The production team includes lighting designer Ezz Helmy, set and costume designer Rania Atia, and video and montage designer Abdel Rahman Ghrib. The second part of the celebration features a song and dance performance titled "Gharam Fi El-Karnak," directed by Tamer Abdel Menem.
The song and dance performance "Gharam Fi El-Karnak" is inspired by the 1967 film of the same name and reflects Egyptian identity. The performance features a team of dancers from the Reda Troupe for Folk and Spectacular Arts, with a musical vision by Maestro Mahmoud Sadek. The production team includes set designer Mohamed Gaber, lighting designer Ezz Helmy, and costume designer Heba Gودة.
The House of Popular and Spectacular Arts has been working on developing its performances in collaboration with the Theatre Sector, led by artist Ayman El-Shiwi. The October victories celebration aims to promote Egyptian culture and heritage through music, dance, and art. The event is expected to be a grand spectacle, showcasing Egypt's rich cultural diversity.
The final preparations for the celebration are being overseen by Tamer Abdel Menem, who has been working closely with the production team to ensure a successful event. The celebration is set to take place on Thursday at the Balloon Theatre, with attendees expected from across the country. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, highlighting Egypt's history, culture, and artistic talent.
Key points
- The October victories celebration features a musical "Malahf El-Obour" and a song and dance performance "Gharam Fi El-Karnak."
