In an exceptional event, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization hosted on its grand theatre the renowned Maestro Nader Abbassi, where he articulated his insights on “Reviving Musical Heritage”.
Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Managing Executive Director of NMEC, began the evening by welcoming the attendees and distinguished guests, highlighting the importance of conducting cultural and artistic events that reflect the status and value of Egypt’s civilization and inspire the public to visit the museum and get acquainted with the Egyptian civilization’s rich cultural heritage.
On the other hand, the Maestro discussed the vitality of musical heritage and methods of preserving and promoting our inherited traditions. He thoroughly addressed the recent growing demands of conducting and promoting the traditional forms of music, as they are considered important components of cultural heritage that represent expressions transferred through generations, and provide us with senses of continuity and identity.
The cultural seminar was attended by a large group of intelligentsia fond of various forms of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, among them was the distinguished Dr. Maysara Abdullah Hussein, Professor of Ancient Egyptian Archaeology and Religion, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University, who exchanged with Dr. Abbassi and the respectful audience the poems and chants that were chosen for the ceremony of the King’s Festivities Road – also known as the Avenue of Sphinxes – as well as the causes and circumstances of their choice. Also, among those who participated in the evening was artist Ahmed El-Mougy, who played a significant role with Nader Abbassi in executing that phenomenal performances at the ceremonies of the Royal Golden Parade and the Grand Reopening of the Sphinx Avenue.
For his part, Maestro Nader Abbassi expressed his sincere appreciation for the support and effective coordination received from NMEC’s management and its team of organizers who contribute in directing NMEC’s successful cultural events.
