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, Wednesday, program.
Salah Jahin Hall
At 12 pm: New Criticism
The guests will be Khaled Al Jaber (Kuwait), Khalifa Ahwas (Libya), Khalil Al Nahwy (Mauritania), Al Adel Khedr, and Will Auckerdian (Ghana). The discussion will be moderated by Alaa Abdel Hady.
At 4 pm: We and Artificial Intelligence
The guests will be Ayman Mashhour, Khaled Negm, and Mohamed Ismail Roushdi. The session will be moderated by Mohamed Azzam.
At 6 pm: An interview with Mohamed Saber Arab by Ahmed Zakaria Al Shalaq.
Performances
Plaza 1 Hall
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: National Circus Show
1 pm - 2 pm: A Show for Ismailia Youth Center Troups
2:30 pm- 3:30 pm: Port Said Children Choir
4 pm - 5 pm: A Show for Angham Al Shabab Troupe
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: Cairo Children Choir
4 pm - 5 pm: Al Ismailia for Traditional Arts
Children Activities
Storytelling Workshops Corner
11 am - 12 pm: A Book Discussion for "Aasheq Moghamra" by Walid Kamal
12 pm - 1 pm: Interview with the winners of "Young Creator" Prize
2 pm: 3 pm: Reading Session for Kamel Al Kilany
3 pm - 4 pm: the representation of "Al Toyour Wal Hasharat" by Nagalaa Alaam
Workshops Corner
11 am - 12 pm: My Experience with Fares Magazine
2 pm - 3 pm: Dream for Tomorrow: An Initiative for Children of Determination Engagement in Cultural Activities.
3 pm - 4 pm: the representation of book "Taam Omi Al Lazez" by Amal Al Randy (Kuwait)
4 pm - 5 pm: A Workshop about the Positive Behavior of Children
Green Workshops at the General Book Authority Pavillion
12 pm - 3 pm: Handmade works from beads
12 pm - 4 pm: Painting on Fabrics
The General Authority of Cultural Palace
11 am - 2 pm: Cultural Activities Workshop
2 pm - 5 pm: Fine Arts Workshop
The National Center for Children
12 pm - 2 pm: Painting, Printing, and Pottery Coloring Workshop
Theater Corner
1 pm - 2 pm: Monodrama Theatrical Show
4 pm: 5 pm: Theatrical Performance for Puppet Show (Arragouz), and Shadow Show.
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.
On the first day, the CIBF 54 witnessed a huge turnout on the event's first day for the public.
Dr. Neven El Killany, the Minister of Culture, announced that the first day of the CIBF, Thursday, saw 131,250 visitors.
El Kilany added that this massive turnout reflected the reading passion of Egyptians, and their appreciation of books, writers, and publishers. She also described the book fair as a celebration of culture.
On his side, Dr. Ahmed Bahei Al-Din, the director of the Egyptian Book Authority, explained that the data was identified by the number of sold tickets, and the number of online bookings on the event's website.
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