Egyptian Opera House Held 584 Cultural Events in 2020 Published January 3rd, 2021 - 11:51 GMT
Aida opera performed by members of the Dnipro Opera and Ballet Theatre. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)
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Ministry of Culture launches initiative to broadcast concerts, salons, and creative activities via Internet.
The year 2020 has been a universally tough year, with all aspects of life severely affected or completely halted due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Of the sectors most severely affected by the global health crisis, tourism, culture, and creative sectors suffered significantly. Despite this, the Egyptian Opera House has succeeded in presenting artistic activities throughout the past year.
New Year Celebrations Canceled in Egypt to Avoid Mass Gatherings Published December 21st, 2020 - 07:09 GMT
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The ministry stressed that weddings, parties, special occasions and gatherings would continue to be banned from being held in closed halls until a decision to reopen the halls was issued.
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has canceled New Year’s celebrations to avoid mass gatherings.
The decision came in response to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s directions, which were taken during the meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis.
Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Abdel Fattah Al-Assy underlined the need to ban all “cultural” and “touristic” events or any celebrations on New Year’s Eve to avoid mass gatherings.
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CAIRO: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has canceled New Year’s celebrations to avoid mass gatherings.
The decision came in response to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s directions, which were taken during the meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis.
Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Abdel Fattah Al-Assy underlined the need to ban all “cultural” and “touristic” events or any celebrations on New Year’s Eve to avoid mass gatherings.
He also called for “the strict implementation of the precautionary measures previously taken in the past period, while taking punitive measures against restaurants, cafes and hotels that do not adhere to implementing such measures.”