Community of Cairo, Alexandria and Damanhur Egypt enjoy a variety of Islamic music and dance show that given by Indonesia.
This event is an annual promotion of Indonesian culture in Egypt in the theme of “Ramadhan Lifestyle in Indonesia” by the Embassy in Cairo since 2004. Show event conducted in Cairo Opera House, Alexandria Opera House and Damanhur Opera House
Variety show is dedicated team of Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) in Yogyakarta which amounted to 34 directly led by the Rector of ISI, Professor. Dr. Soeprapto Soedjono.
They show music angklung, talimpong and bamboo Balinese gamelan and a variety of regional dances that appear with such new kareografi Zapin dance, Jamus (Javanese Muslim) and Cak dance Janger (a combination of dance and Kecak Janger).
Ambassador in Cairo, A.M. Fachir, in his keynote speech delivered this performance shows the diversity that reflects the face of moderate Islam in Indonesia and respecting plurality. This performance is also delivered to the people of Egypt will owned similarities the two peoples, which can build emotional ties and good cooperation each other.
Ambassador also conveyed Ramadan this year even more special for Indonesia because it coincided with the 65th anniversary celebration of RI. Proclamation of Indonesia on August 17, 1945 also coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. For those who celebrate it in Egypt, it also feels more special meningat Egypt was the first country to recognize Indonesia’s independence.
With guidance from a skilled emcee amiyah Arabic (the local Arabic), the event was also enlivened by a variety of quiz about Indonesia, which welcomed festive. Tonight is equipped with Indonesian special cake dish.
View Meriahnya ISI Yogyakarta also received extensive media coverage both in print and electronic Egypt. Print media such as al-Ahram and the Egyptian television channels such as Channel One, Nile Culture, Nile News Channel also covered the Indonesian view it.
On the occasion of his visit to Egypt, ISI Yogyakarta also conducted a series of cultural workshops, meetings with the Institute of Egyptian Art and meetings with the University of Alexandria.
Cultural workshops in Cairo Embassy Cultural Center presents dozens of Indonesian students in Egypt. The workshop is filled with music and dance demonstration by students from ISI Yogyakarta as well as a place to exchange ideas about cultural keteramplan. Becoming Rector first guest speaker is the ISI, Professor Hermien.
Meanwhile, meetings with educational institutions in Egypt is part of ISI Yogyakarta mission to develop the institutions of art education that “World Class University.”
