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The Dialogue Forum Seminars Discusses the National Culture

Alexandria— The BA Dialogue Forum is organizing a seminar on Saturday, 12 December 2009, entitled “Defending National Culture”. The Seminar will host Mr. Aly El-Gindy, Director of Alexandria Troup for Folk Art . The Seminar is moderated by Dr. Shymaa El-Sherif, Head of the BA Dialogue Forum Unit. ...

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Kavafia 2009 at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med), in cooperation with the Greek Cultural Center in Cairo, the Greek communities in Cairo and Alexandria, and the Greek Cultural Foundation in Alexandria, organizes Kavafia 2009 on Thursday, 10 December 2009. The Seminar ...

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Works of Alexander Saroukhan in an Exhibition at the BA

Alexandria— The BA Arts Center, in corporation with the Armenian General Benevolent Union of Cairo (AGBU Cairo), organizes an exhibition for the works of the renowned cartoonist/caricaturist Alexander Saroukhan (1 October 1898–1 January 1977) from 9 to 28 December 2009. The Exhibition displays ...

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The Second Edition of the Plaza Project

Alexandria— The BA Arts Center announces the second edition of the Plaza Project, a short films production project that take place entirely at the BA Plaza, under the supervision of renowned Director Daoud Abd El-Sayed The idea is not limited to the Plaza as a location; it extends to the concept ...

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UNESCO Director in a Panel Discussion at the BA

Alexandria— Ms. Irina Bokova, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) visited the BA, on Monday, 7 December 2009, accompanied by a high profile delegation. Ms. Bokova toured the Library’s projects and services, in addition to its main facilities. ...

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