A group of young people embark on a journey throughout Egypt to explore its cultural richness and reveal their own talents.
A historical building and cultural outlet rehabilitated to host theater performances, concerts, festivals and art competitions.
A think-tank of intellectuals engaged in a structured dialogue, develop a vision for a national cultural policy for Egypt.
A group of researchers identify the existing cultural industries throughout Egypt.
The culturally significant, yet marginalized, area of Kom El Dikka in Alexandria to be rehabilitated and turned into a vibrant arts venue.
A three-day high-profile conference to conclude the program and showcase its results.
Workshops on different forms of arts within the boundaries of school classrooms to enhance students’ understanding of culture.
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Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt is one of the programs orchestrated by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), and co-funded by the European Union. The program mainly aims to reinforce grounds for the development of the cultural sector in Egypt including an increased access to culture, the promotion and protection of the diversity of cultural expressions, following the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, to which both Egypt and the European Union are parties, with a particular focus on contemporary arts and the creative sector.
The program builds upon the experience and knowledge of the BA and reinforces its role as an independent institution supporting national efforts in the field of culture. Basing its vision upon three main pillars and through a variety of activities prepared for the program, the BA seeks to use the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and human capital to benefit from arts and culture as a strong support element to the development of the country, and to promote artistic and cultural education.
Furthermore, an Advisory Committee has been created, including representatives of six of the Egyptian ministries to ensure their engagement and participation in the different activities of the program.
Within the framework of the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt program, and at the margins of the closing conference of the program, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing the 2nd round of the Egyptian Handicrafts Festival, in the period between 14–15 of November 2015, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina plaza.
Within the framework of the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt program, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is organizing the fifth and final workshop implemented under the theme of “Cultural Debates: A Vision for an Egyptian Cultural Policy”, between the 7-8 November 2015. The event will be held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, and will be chaired by Dr. Ismail Serageldin, director of the BA.
Within the framework of the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt program, and in line with the Tanta International Poetry Festival, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is organizing the fourth workshop under the theme of “A Vision for an Egyptian Cultural Policy”. The event will be held between the 31st October to 1st November at Tanta Cultural Palace.