Qena embraces "Sibi International for Child and Family Cinema"

Qena Governorate and the southern region of Upper Egypt are preparing to receive the first session of the Sibi Festival & nbsp; The international for the children’s and family cinema, which will be held from January 30 to February 3, 2026, in an event that is the first of its kind globally to combine the issues of the child and the family together on one screen, and is carried out under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Hano, and headed by the film critic Dr. Mustafa Fahmy. The founder of the festival and its president, deputy editor -in -chief of Al -Ahram newspaper, a specialist in cultural diplomacy & ndash; The festival aims to restore and support family values ​​and enhance the social and cultural identity by protecting children’s rights and highlighting childhood and family issues, especially after the recent social transformations that affected the cultural identity of the Egyptian society. And the films of movement and films aimed at people with determination, as well as specialized workshops, symposia and interactive programs for children and families, through the direct interaction between Egyptian, foreign and public cinema makers to enhance the values ​​of humanity and acceptance of the other in its various cultures, which is one of the main principles of the festival. The festival is also witnessing the honoring of the child’s awareness -raising pioneers, as well as providing the opportunity for young creators to present their work in front of international arbitration committees. Qena Governor & ndash; On his pride in hosting the province of this great artistic and cultural event, stressing that the choice of Qena Governorate to host the first international cinematic festival on its soil comes within the great interest that President Abdel Fattah El -Sisi attaches to the development and development of Upper Egypt, not only at the level of services and infrastructure, but also at the cultural and intellectual level, reflecting the comprehensive vision of the state to advance man and place Together. Confidently towards a better future. Next.

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