Radwa Hashem, media spokesperson for the Ministry of Culture, said that the annual celebration of Eid Culture It aims to honor the symbols of creativity and the makers of the Egyptian identity, stressing that this honor gives back to those who gave their lives in the service of art and culture and instilled values in the souls of new generations.
Hashem added, during a telephone interview on the “This Morning” program, on the “Extra News” screen, that this year the Ministry honored more than 110 creators who received state incentive and appreciation awards and awards for excellence and achievement, in addition to honoring an elite group of art and culture icons who left clear marks in the history of Egypt, such as the artist Mohamed Sobhi, the musician Omar Khairat, Ali Al-Hajjar, Madkhal Saleh, and Mohamed Fruit, stressing that the celebration was a special occasion to highlight these personalities who It represents pride in the Egyptian cultural identity.
The spokeswoman confirmed that the Ministry is working through the celebration to strengthen the national strategy for developing the Culture Palaces Authority, which includes several main axes aimed at developing cultural bodies effectively, adopting young talents, training Ministry employees, and developing the infrastructure of the Culture Palaces in a way that ensures achieving cultural justice and expanding the reach of culture to the largest number of citizens in all governorates.
Hashem pointed out that this strategy includes launching projects and initiatives aimed at increasing cultural and artistic awareness among students in schools and universities, stressing that culture in Egypt is not just an activity, but rather a goal, a message, a memory, and a responsibility, and that honoring creators is, in essence, a tribute to society itself and Egyptian creativity.
Radwa Hashem, media spokesperson for the Ministry of Culture, concluded her speech by emphasizing that the Ministry of Culture is committed to continuing to support creative people and enhancing Egypt’s position as a beacon of artistic and cultural creativity at the local and international levels.
