Egypt’s Tourism Ministry launches ‘Our tale’ initiative for school students

In a step intended to boost tourism, archaeological awareness in schools, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities launched a new initiative entitled ‘Hakitna’ "Our tale ", in partnership with the Ministry of Education, last week.

The latest initiative aims to contribute to spreading tourism and archaeological awareness among school students, according to the ministry officials.

The general director Dr. Rash Kamal revealed that the initiative focused on the priority to develop the culture of learning the national history and the great heritage of Egypt's antiques with the young students.

Furthermore, Rash Kamal pointed out that the new initiative comes in line with strengthening the efforts made by the Ministry and the interest of the authorities in consolidating the principles of tourism awareness.

In this regard, Tourism and culture officials pledged to work towards improving the cultural awareness of the students of different phases and boost their representation in society.

The general director of the department also revealed that the ministry honored the children of 22 schools who won the competition.

In the same context, a trip was organized for them to the Royal mummy’s hall of the National Civilization museum.

Moreover, the winning children were handed certificates of appreciation, souvenirs, and some information materials about tourist destinations and archaeological areas in Egypt.

Earlier, the Cultural Development and Community Communication Department of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, was inviting school students across the country to reflect on the theme of revealing the history of Egypt, in its annual national video documentary competition.

Indeed, the cooperation will particularly focus on increasing tourism and archaeological awareness, and enhancing ethical tourism among school students, according to Kamal.

Lately, the Ministry has launched another trip last to Luxor, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities organized a number of tours for youth in various touristic and archaeological sites in Luxor.

Also in this regard, the school students of Luxor and Qena provenances dressed in ancient Egyptian costumes visited the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and other archaeological sites, according to Dr Mustafa, the supervisor of the Karnak Temple area.

Contributed by Ahmed Emam