Ministry of Culture (Egypt)
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1958 |
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| Jurisdiction |  Egypt |
| Headquarters | Zamalek, Cairo 30°3′33″N 31°13′1″E / 30.05917°N 31.21694°E |
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| Website | http://www.moc.gov.eg/ |
The Ministry of Culture of Egypt is a ministry responsible for maintaining and promoting the culture of Egypt. The current minister is Ines Abdel-Dayem, former chairperson of the Cairo Opera and one of six women in the Egyptian Cabinet.[1][2]
History and structure
Until 1958, the ministry of national guidance dealt with the cultural affairs.[3] The ministry was established by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1958 under the name of the ministry of culture and national guidance.[3][4] The French model was adopted by the establishment.[4]
Subsidiaries
- Supreme Council of Culture
- The General Egyptian Book Authority
- National Library and Archives
- General Authority for Cultural Palaces
- General Authority for Books and National archieves ( Dar elkotob )
- Cairo Opera House
- General Authority of the National Agency for Urban Harmony
- Egyptian Arts Academy
- Department of Applied Arts
- The Fine Arts Sector
- Cultural Development Fund
- The Book and Publishing Commission
Events
The Ministry often sends delegations to participate in events. In 2015, the Ministry participated in events in Doha, Qatar.[5] In November, 2018 the Ministry participated in the second annual Music Festival in Corsica.[6]
Criticism
In January 2001, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture was criticized for withdrawing three novels of homoerotic poetry by the well-known 8th Century classical Arabic poet Abu Nuwas from circulation.[7][8]
See also
References
- ^ "Cairo Opera Chairwoman Ines Abdel-Dayem appointed Egypt's new culture minister". Ahram. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ http://www.egypttoday.com/Article/2/51863/Egypt%E2%80%99s-Cabinet-to-include-8-female-ministers-for-1st-time
- ^ a b Jessica Winegar (2009). "Culture is the Solution: The Civilizing Mission of Egypt's Culture Palaces" (PDF). Romes. 43 (2). Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ a b Sonali Pahwa; Jessica Winegar (Summer 2012). "Culture, State and Revolution". MERIP. 42 (263). Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ "Egyptian Cultural Office in Doha, Qatar". Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector (in Arabic).
- ^ "Egyptian Cultural Office in Paris, France". Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector (in Arabic).
- ^ "Egypt's culture wars The puritans won't give up". The Economist. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ Mehrez, Samia (2001). "Take Them Out of the Ballgame Egypt's Cultural Players in Crisis". MERIP. 31 (Summer 2001). Retrieved 17 September 2018.
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