The Grand Theater at NMEC hosted a musical concert by the artist and composer Omar Khairat as part of the closing events of the second edition of the International Forum “Empowerment Through Art.” The forum lasted for four days, from May 19 to May 22, 2024.
The activities of the second edition of the “Empower Her Art Forum” forum will continue for four days, concluding on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The forum highlights the artistic works of women, ، featuring the participation of 130 female artists from 40 countries around the world.
On March 2, 2024, NMEC hosted a celebration marking the one-year anniversary of the Fahim Foundation for Psychological Support, Egypt’s first institution focused on mental health awareness. The event was attended by several prominent ministers, ambassadors, mental health experts, and public figures, including the foundation’s founder, Ambassador Nabila Makram. A documentary highlighting the foundation’s achievements, including 122 events benefiting 1,635 participants, was showcased. In her speech, Makram emphasized the foundation’s dedication to raising awareness about mental health, supporting patients and families, and combating stigma. Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Director of NMEC, reaffirmed the museum’s commitment to supporting humanitarian initiatives in collaboration with various institutions.
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the launch of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, “Ode to Joy,” NMEC organized a classical music evening titled “Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony: Ode to Joy,” in collaboration with the delegation of the European Union Mission in Cairo. The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Egyptian Philharmonic Maestro Ahmed El Saedi, performed during the event on Sunday, May 24, 2024.
NMEC hosted the finals of the Men’s and Women’s Squash World Championship, which Egypt hosted from May 9 to 18. The matches took place on the glass court set up in the museum’s outdoor area, with the participation of 128 male and female squash players from 21 countries. The event was held under the auspices of both the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities, and Youth and Sports.
NMEC celebrates the third anniversary of its opening in the museum’s outdoor area with a large musical concert titled “Cinema Memories,” in collaboration with RMC. The event featured a musical evening with performances by singers Medhat Saleh and Reham Abdel Hakim, who presented a selection of unforgettable songs and music from Egyptian cinema. The concert took place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
NMEC commemorates the 100th anniversary of the passing of composer Sayed Darwish, in collaboration with the Friends of the Museum Association and Ghataty Group for Tires and Batteries. The event included a musical performance by artist Mohamed Mohsen, accompanied by his musical ensemble, on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Titled “Treasures Through Folk Art Between Egypt and Peru,” NMEC inaugurated a heritage art exhibition in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru in Cairo. The exhibition was held in the museum’s Textile Gallery. This exhibition was part of the ongoing collaboration between the museum and the Republic of Peru, showcasing the decorative ceramic folk art of artists and craftsmen from both Egypt and Peru. It took place on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Titled “Timeless Melodies,” NMEC organized a musical evening featuring the artist and composer Hany Shenouda at the Grand Theater on April 28th.
As part of the role played by the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC in preserving the Egyptian heritage, the museum is privileged to announce the launching of a new initiative.
“Tabliet Misr ” is an initiative that aims at promoting and documenting Egypt’s traditional cuisine, with its most prominent dishes, that were usually served on a round dining table, famously known as “Tabliet”. It is worth-mentioning that the table’s roundedness refers to eternity in ancient Egyptian philosophy. Thus, sitting around the “Tabliet”, indicates that all Egyptians, despite of their backgrounds, gather around and are bounded for eternity.
Therefore, we cordially invite you to attend the opening of “Tabliet Misr” that takes place on February 19th, 2023 at 4:30 P.M, at NMEC’s Grand Theater.
Coordinator
Dr . Sahar abd elrahman
NMEC library Manager
