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Korea Herald
30-04-2025
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- Korea Herald
Embassy of Egypt expands interaction with Korean public through art
Marking 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Egypt and Korea, Ambassador Khaled Abdel Rahman leaves open the embassy's doors and promotes immersive exhibition. Khaled Abdel Rahman, Egypt's ambassador to South Korea, sees a distinguished similarity between the two countries — a huge river that runs through the country, the Nile in Egypt and Han River in Korea. 'We say the river Nile is the gift to Egypt, and here you also have the Han river. That was why there was civilization in Korea and Egypt,' the ambassador said during the interview on Wednesday at Walkerhill Hotel & Resort. 'Water means you can have agriculture, and when you have agriculture, you have human settlement, then you have a community, develop education and start to develop culture.' The ancient history of Egypt is brought back to life through 'Egyptian Pharaohs, From Cheops to Ramesses II' at Walkerhill Hotel & Resort. The digital immersive exhibition encompasses 10 themes that include the stories of the Nile, pharaohs, myths, pyramids and temples. 'I think it brings Egyptian civilization in a digital format to the Korean viewers, which is very unique for Korea as (the country is) very advanced in this field of technology. I think it will give Korean companies many suggestions on how civilizations can be brought to life again through digital art,' Rahman said. The exhibition coincides with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. At the entrance to the exhibition is the embassy's collection, brought from Egypt's Ministry of culture. The replicas of 'The Great Temple of Abu Simbel,' a monumental temple complex built by pharaoh Ramesses II to assert his divine power, and two statues "Horus Depicted as a Hawk" are part of the collection on display. 'Horus was an interesting creature flying in the sky, and the king believed that it was his protector. You know, like the aircraft. That is how this myth developed the Horus, and it is actually the logo of the Egypt Air,' he said. Marking the 30th anniversary, the Egyptian Embassy in Seoul has opened its doors to the public, the ambassador said, to facilitate cultural interaction with people here to promote the country's culture. 'This is a big role for embassies to be among the public, not just for official functions, not just for the national holiday reception,' he said. 'We are happy to host Korean children from schools and give them some lectures and they can look around the Embassy and its collection. Anybody who wants to come and visit, just contact the embassy.' The ambassador expects the immersive exhibition, which has a running time of 36 minutes, to draw a large audience as it is not only visually beautiful but educational. He also expressed gratitude to Tmonet, the Korean operator of the Theatre des Lumieres, as partner of French company Culturespaces, and the Embassy of France for making the exhibition possible in Seoul. The exhibition will run until Oct.31. Lastly the ambassador expressed his wish for 'Korean universities to open a department for Egyptology. This can open an opportunity for a lot of Koreans, for job opportunities with digital technology in Korea."
Egypt Independent
27-04-2025
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- Egypt Independent
Culture Minister: Major Egypt-UAE joint cultural projects underway
Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hano on Saturday 26/4/2025 said that Egypt and the UAE are working together on three major cultural project that will represent a milestone in the cultural field. In an interview with MENA on the sidelines of the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), the minister hailed the key role of Sharjah in supporting the Arab culture, under its Ruler Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi. Hano affirmed that his participation in the opening of the SCRF reflects Egypt's appreciation for the UAE's significant efforts in the field of culture, especially its continuous support for the Egyptian cultural sector. 'Qasimi is an exceptional idol of culture and knowledge in the Arab world, who, over the past decades, has made great contributions in various cultural fields, through developing the cultural infrastructure and supporting Egypt's cultural institutions and events,' Hano said. The Ministry of culture has a plan to enhance cultural activity in the various governorates, alongside supporting the Egyptian presence in Arab cultural forums and events, Hano said. He highlighted cultural activities by the ministry in several countries, including the UAE, Morocco, Tunisia, Bahrain, Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 'We are working on promoting the Egyptian culture across the Arab world and enhancing its regional presence, in order to represent the Egyptian cultural identity as a mirror of the values of creativity, knowledge, and identity,' the minister said. The General Authority for Cultural Palaces has been taking steady steps towards becoming an integral part of the Egyptian cultural fabric, Hano said. He announced plans to relaunch the children's book fair in Egypt's International Exhibition Center as an independent event targeting children and providing a cultural and entertainment experience for them to discover their talents. The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival offers a wide range of activities and events for all ages, including creative workshops, interactive shows, and discussion panels.
