Sixth edition of Aswan International Festival kicks off

CAIRO – 18 February 2018: Under the supervision of Ines Abdel-Dayem, Minister of Culture, the sixth Aswan International Festival of Culture and Arts was launched on Saturday, February 17.

The opening witnessed a varied assortment of art presented from the countries considered to be the sources of the Nile. The festival is hosting 250 guests from Thailand, Kenya, India and Egypt. Ethiopia is the guest of honor at the festival’s opening, according to official statement.


Launching of sixth edition of the Aswan International Festival of Culture - Official press release

Artists from the participating countries waved their hands with Egyptian flags from several Nile boats touring Aswan’s Nile recreating a pharaonic scene through the heart of Ancient Egyptian civilization and culture.

A group from each country presented traditional music and folk songs in an artistic carnival along the banks of the Nile. The guests then headed to the traditional market In Aswan, which is one of the most important commercial areas in the city.


Launching of sixth edition of the Aswan International Festival of Culture - Official press release


In addition to the opening ceremony, Ahmed Awad, Chairman of the General Authority for Cultural Places, Magdy Hegazy, Governor of Aswan and the Ambassador of India in Cairo Sanjay Bhattacharyya, launched book fair at the “Fawzi Fawzi” theater.

Later, over 2000 viewers attended a concert which started with a performance directed by the Egyptian musician Heshan Atwa. The concert then screened documentary that featured many artistic performances from the participating countries.



Launching of sixth edition of the Aswan International Festival of Culture - Official press release

“Art is the best language for communication between people all over the world and enriches many human values,” Awad stated during his speech in the concert.





Launching of sixth edition of the Aswan International Festival of Culture - Official press release