Get to Know CIBF 54 Activities for Sunday

The Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) continues its cultural activities after opening its doors to the public on Thursday, January 28. Here is today's, Sunday, program.

Salah Jahin Hall

At 12 pm: Taha Hussein as Author

The guests will be Nahed Abdel Hamid, Noura Abdel Azim, and Youssef Al Qaaed. The discussion will be moderated by Hassan Madany.

At 2 pm: My Experience with Salah Jahin

The guests will be Hussein Fahmy, Sohier Al Morshedy, and Aly Badrakhan. The session will be moderated by Marwa Al Shabrawy.

At 4 pm: We and Climate

The discussion will witness the participation of Ayman Al Gamal, Ragi Ramadan, Sherif Saleh, Mohamed Al Demerdash, and Hesham Badr. It will be moderated by Wehad Samir.

At 6 pm: An interview with Abdullah Ibrahim by Saied Tawfik.

Performances

Plaza 1 Hall

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: National Circus Show

1 pm - 2 pm: Port Said Children Choir

2:30 pm- 3:30 pm: Al Sharqia for Traditional Arts

4 pm - 5 pm: Musical Education Faculty's Bands

Plaza 2 Hall

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: National Circus Show

1 pm - 2 pm: Musical Education Faculty's Bands

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Al Sira Al Hilaleya

4 pm - 5 pm: Al Sharqia for Traditional Arts

Children Activities

Storytelling Workshops Corner

11 am - 12 pm: Interview with the winners of "Young Creator" Prize

12 pm - 1 pm: the representation of "Soud Al Malek Al Moqadas" 

2 pm: 3 pm: Reading Session

3 pm - 4 pm: the representation of "Kalam Salim" series book by Samah Abu Bakr Ezzat.

Workshops Corner

11 am - 12 pm: Storytelling Workshop

12 pm: 1 pm: My Experience with Qatr Al Nada Magazine

2 pm - 3 pm: Storytelling Workshop

3 pm - 4 pm: the representation of books "Ehlam Le Bokra, and "Kaif Tenami Mahret Al Ketaba."

Green Workshops at the General Book Authority Pavillion

12 pm - 3 pm: Handmade works from beads 

12 pm - 4 pm: Recycling workshop 

The General Authority of Cultural Palace

11 am - 2 pm: Accessories workshop

1 pm - 2 pm: Orgami Workshop

2 pm - 5 pm: Coloring workshop

The National Center for Children

12 pm - 2 pm: Handmade Works Workshop

2 pm - 3 pm: Coloring Workshop

2-3: Coloring and Painting Workshop

Theater Corner

1 pm - 2 pm: Theatrical Show by Farre' Benkamel Baad

4 pm: 5 pm: Theatrical Performance "Layali Masriya."

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and the Minister of Culture Dr. Neven El Killany inaugurated the 54th Cairo International Book Fair.

The 54th edition takes place under the theme of "Egypt's Name- Together: Read, Think, Create."

Iconic late poet Salah Jahin is the figure of the CIBF, and author Kamil Kilany is the children's fair figure. Moreover, Jordan is the 54th edition guest of honor.

1047 publishers are participating in the event from 53 countries.

This edition will also present 500 various activities in seven halls at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center in New Cairo.

The working hours for Thursdays and Fridays will be between 10 am and 9 pm.

A number of buses are dedicated to being in the service of the CIBF visitors, in addition, the buses will depart from different squares and areas in Cairo.

The activities of the CIBF 54 will kick off between January 25 and February 6 at Egypt International Exhibition Center.