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Egypt's National Theatre Festival heads to Mansoura for first time

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Theatre Festival of Egypt will hold events in Mansoura for the first time, aiming to spread theatrical culture across the country.
  • The festival, led by artist Mohamed Riyad, will take place from July 7-12, marking a significant expansion beyond Cairo.
  • Events will include plays, seminars, and workshops, fostering new talent and supporting the local arts scene.

The National Theatre Festival of Egypt is expanding its reach by holding events in Mansoura for the first time, a move artist Mohamed Riyad describes as a crucial step in spreading theatrical culture throughout the republic. This initiative marks the 19th edition of the festival, scheduled from July 7 to 12.

Holding the events of the National Theatre Festival in the city of Mansoura for the first time represents an important step in the festival's journey towards spreading theatrical culture throughout the republic.

— Mohamed RiyadThe artist and head of the festival highlighted the significance of bringing the event to Mansoura for the first time.

Riyad, who heads the festival, emphasized that bringing the festival to Mansoura is a recognition of the city's significant cultural standing and its historical role in enriching Egypt's artistic movement. "We strive for theater to reach its audience in all governorates, and for the festival's activities to become a cultural phenomenon felt by citizens across Egypt," Riyad stated. He believes Mansoura, with its rich cultural history and art-loving public, deserves to be part of this experience.

The festival's activities in Mansoura will feature a diverse program, including theatrical performances, intellectual seminars, and specialized art workshops. These events will involve prominent artists, theater professionals, and critics, aiming to discover new talents and bolster the theatrical movement within the governorate.

We strive for theater to reach its audience in all governorates, and for the festival's activities to become a cultural phenomenon felt by citizens across Egypt, and Mansoura, with its cultural history and art-loving public, deserves to be part of this experience.

— Mohamed RiyadRiyad explained the festival's goal of wider cultural dissemination and Mansoura's suitability for hosting.

Governor of Dakahlia, Major General Tarek Marzouk, welcomed the festival's presence, calling it an important addition to the governorate's cultural landscape. He sees it as a genuine opportunity to support young talents and enhance the local theater scene. This expansion aligns with the festival's strategy to move beyond Cairo and connect with audiences in Egypt's various provinces.

Hosting the events of the National Theatre Festival of Egypt for the first time represents an important addition to the governorate's cultural scene and a real opportunity to support young talents and enhance the theatrical movement.

— Major General Tarek MarzoukThe Governor of Dakahlia expressed his support and enthusiasm for the festival's presence in Mansoura.
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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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