27 August 2023
Minister of
Local Development Hesham Amna and Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine
El-Qabbaj inaugurated Sunday the “Ayady Misr” Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the Pyramisa Hotel in cooperation with
the German Hanns Seidel Foundation.
Also in
attendance were several governors, deputy governors, resident representative of
the Hanns Seidel Foundation in Egypt, Thomas Schama, and officials of the
Ministry of Local Development.
During the
ceremony, Ministers Amna and Qabbaj, along with governors, toured the
exhibition to take a look at the displayed distinctive handicraft products of
the Egyptian cities.
For his part,
Mr. Thomas Schama, resident representative of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in
Egypt, welcomed the cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Local
Development in supporting traditional crafts industries, affirming the
foundation's keenness to intensifying efforts with the Ministry of Local
Development and the Ministry of Social Solidarity to promote such industries
regarding marketing and documentation of products that distinguish Egyptian
cities.
In turn, Cairo
Governor Khaled Abdel Aal asserted the state’s interest in preserving and
reviving heritage as a reflection of the true Egyptian identity and an
essential tool for preserving Egypt’s historical and leading position,
especially in line with modern renaissance achieved in various fields under
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Furthermore,
Abdel Aal emphasized that political leadership attaches great importance to
creating new job opportunities for youth through small enterprises and fully
supporting efforts made to revive traditional crafts.
Abdel Aal also
pointed out that the Cairo governorate makes great efforts to market handicraft
products and provides full support for all activities, aiming to preserve
Egyptian identity.
It is worth
mentioning that the ten exhibitors of Cairo governorate took part in the
exhibition, displaying their products that include Khayameya, handmade rugs,
stained glass, handmade accessories, and knitwear.
Source: Media Department, Cairo Governorate