The Ministry of Culture launched the 24th edition of the Ismailia International Folk Arts Festival on 1 October, scheduled to 7 October, with a parade that made its way through Mohamed Ali Street, under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hano, and Major General, Akram Mohamed Galal, Governor of Ismailia. The official opening ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday 2 October, at the Ismailia Cultural Palace, includes a tribute to several distinguished figures who have significantly contributed to the nation’s artistic and cultural landscape. This year’s festival features 22 folk dance troupes, with 12 representing Egypt and seven hailing from nations including Algeria, the Maldives, Romania, Indonesia, Palestine, Jordan, and India. Twelve additional troupes from the General Authority for Cultural Palaces will also perform, representing regions such as Ismailia, New Valley, Arish, Shalateen, Alexandria’s Freedom group, Port Said, Aswan, Minya, Assiut, Sharqia, the Nile for Folk Music and Singing, and Ismailia Children. Additionally, two special needs groups, the Suez Canal Authority and the White Hearts Group from Ismailia Governorate, will participate along with a group from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The artistic performances will take place from…
Ismailia International Folk Arts Festival Celebrates Global Cultures
October 2, 2024
By Nadine Tag
Journalist
