The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Organizes a Scientific Seminar:
“The Holy Family in Egypt: A World Heritage Between Past and Present”
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Holy Family’s arrival in Egypt, NMEC, through its Training Center, organized a distinguished scientific seminar entitled “The Holy Family in Egypt: A World Heritage Between Past and Present.”
The event reflects the museum’s role as a leading cultural and educational institution committed to raising awareness of Egypt’s rich heritage and promoting it at both the local and international levels.
The seminar commenced with welcoming remarks by Dr. Tayeb Abbas, Executive Director of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, who greeted an audience of university professors, researchers, and heritage enthusiasts. Dr. Abbas expressed his great pleasure at hosting events of this nature, which contribute to safeguarding Egypt’s heritage and ensuring it is passed on to future generations.
The program featured a series of scientific lectures delivered by a distinguished panel of renowned experts. The lectures explored the spiritual, cultural, and human values embodied in the journey of the Holy Family and its profound influence on Egyptian civilization.
Another session focused on the documentation of celebrations associated with the Holy Family’s route as part of Egypt’s intangible cultural heritage, highlighting the extensive efforts made to preserve these traditional festivities.
The seminar also addressed the touristic and cultural significance of the Holy Family’s route, and its potential to stimulate religious and cultural tourism across several Egyptian governorates.