The Bibliotheca Alexandrina holds the 12th Cultural Debate today, September 16 at the High Institute of Folklore in Giza
16 Sep 2015
In collaboration with the European Union, and within the framework of the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt program, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is holding a cultural today September 16 under the title of “Folklore in Egypt: Future Perspectives”. The event is hosted by the High Institute of Folklore in the complex of the Academy of Arts, in Giza.
The debate is regarded the 12th and final round of the cultural debates. Implemented under the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt program, the Cultural Debates project organizes several events at which important issues and topics related to improving the cultural sector in Egypt are raised, and where experts and policy makers are invited to discuss and make recommendations regarding drafting a national cultural policy for Egypt.
As its title suggests, “Folklore in Egypt: Future Perspectives” explores the Egyptian folk arts; bringing to light the challenges the Egyptian folklore faces, and the ways to promote and preserve it. To this effect, the debate will tackle different issues crucial to the promotion of the Egyptian folklore at the present stage. It will also propose recommendations regarding developing an effective cultural policy for the coming period.
For further information about the event, please visit our Calendar of Events.