Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo
The Indian Cultural Festival, held in collaboration with the Assiut Governorate, will take place on Aug. 5-6 at the Cultural Palace in Assiut. The event, to be inaugurated by Assiut Governor Hesham Abu Elnasr and Indian Ambassador Suresh K. Reddy, aims to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
The festival will feature a lineup of activities including Indian classical dance (Kathak), Bollywood dance performances, Indian music, a yoga flash mob, the screening of Indian films and documentaries, and an exhibition on 'Incredible India.'
In a separate initiative, the embassy is collaborating with the Abla Art Foundation, Fayoum Art Centre, and Egypt Cartoon Blog to host a 'Caricature on Yoga' competition. The contest invites artists to creatively depict the practice and philosophy of yoga.
A jury will select the top three winning entries, who will be honoured with trophies, certificates, and cash prizes at a special award ceremony at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo. An exhibition showcasing all selected entries will also be held at the centre.
From Aug. 10-13, the embassy will present the Indian Film Festival at the Henager Cinema in Zamalek, in collaboration with the Cultural Development Fund of Egypt's Ministry of Culture.
The festival will showcase four acclaimed Indian films: 'English Vinglish,' 'Goodbye,' 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,' and the global phenomenon 'RRR.' Screenings will begin daily at 7:00 PM.
The embassy said the events are part of its broader efforts to promote cultural diplomacy and foster people-to-people ties between India and Egypt.
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Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo
The Embassy of India in Cairo has announced a series of cultural events in August, including a cultural festival in Assiut, a film festival in the capital, and a caricature competition focused on yoga. The Indian Cultural Festival, held in collaboration with the Assiut Governorate, will take place on Aug. 5-6 at the Cultural Palace in Assiut. The event, to be inaugurated by Assiut Governor Hesham Abu Elnasr and Indian Ambassador Suresh K. Reddy, aims to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries. The festival will feature a lineup of activities including Indian classical dance (Kathak), Bollywood dance performances, Indian music, a yoga flash mob, the screening of Indian films and documentaries, and an exhibition on 'Incredible India.' In a separate initiative, the embassy is collaborating with the Abla Art Foundation, Fayoum Art Centre, and Egypt Cartoon Blog to host a 'Caricature on Yoga' competition. The contest invites artists to creatively depict the practice and philosophy of yoga. A jury will select the top three winning entries, who will be honoured with trophies, certificates, and cash prizes at a special award ceremony at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture in Cairo. An exhibition showcasing all selected entries will also be held at the centre. From Aug. 10-13, the embassy will present the Indian Film Festival at the Henager Cinema in Zamalek, in collaboration with the Cultural Development Fund of Egypt's Ministry of Culture. The festival will showcase four acclaimed Indian films: 'English Vinglish,' 'Goodbye,' 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,' and the global phenomenon 'RRR.' Screenings will begin daily at 7:00 PM. The embassy said the events are part of its broader efforts to promote cultural diplomacy and foster people-to-people ties between India and Egypt.
