Saturday, 20 February, 2021 - 11:30 Figures of the national circus. (Egyptian Ministry of Culture) Cairo - Asharq Al-Awsat
To document the history of Egyptian theater, which dates back to 150 years, and celebrate the success of its most iconic performances over the past decades, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture launched an initiative to establish museum pavilions exhibiting rare collections and images of Egypt’s theater icons in state theaters.
According to Dr. Ines Abdel Dayem, the minister of culture, setting up museum pavilions at the National Center for Theater, Music, and Folklore contributes to preserving the essence of Egyptian creativity, which is part of the country’s national identity.