Australia to Host ‘Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs’ Exhibition

The Australian Museum in Sydney is gearing up to host the exhibition “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” in November. (Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
The Australian Museum in Sydney is gearing up to host the exhibition “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” in November. (Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
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Australia to Host ‘Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs’ Exhibition

The Australian Museum in Sydney is gearing up to host the exhibition “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” in November. (Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
The Australian Museum in Sydney is gearing up to host the exhibition “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” in November. (Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)

The Australian Museum in Sydney is gearing up to host the exhibition “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” in November as part of its fourth international tour, following its successful stops in the French capital, Paris, and the American cities of Houston and San Francisco.

Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, inspected on Sunday the halls where the artifacts will be displayed.

In a press statement, Waziri said his visit to the Australian Museum “aims to ensure the readiness of the halls to host the exhibition, the implementation of security and precautionary measures, as well as the safety and civil protection measures in place, to guarantee the safety of the archaeological artifacts.”

The exhibition comprises 181 archaeological pieces from the collections of Cairo's Egyptian Museum dating back to the era of Pharaoh Ramses II, as well as some discoveries from the Egyptian mission in the Heliopolis area of Saqqara.

Additionally, it showcases artifacts from various Egyptian museums that highlight distinctive aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization. Among them are a collection of statues, jewelry, cosmetic tools, paintings, intricately decorated stone blocks, and colorful wooden sarcophagi.

“Organizing the exhibition in Australia is of great importance for tourism promotion, as it is a country that has rarely organized exhibitions of Egyptian artifacts,” Hussein Abdel-Basir, the Director of the Antiquities Museum at the Library of Alexandria, told Asharq Al-Awsat.

“Sydney was supposed to host an exhibition of Tutankhamun years ago, but it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the artifacts returned from London without completing their international tour,” he added.

The Australian Museum has opened reservations for the highly anticipated exhibition.

It has invited the public to embark on a captivating journey that transports them back over 3,300 years, to delve into the pulsating heart of ancient Egypt and get acquainted with one of its most renowned pharaohs.

The all-new multisensory museum experience will provide visitors with a window into the life and accomplishments of Ramses II, more commonly known as Ramses the Great, who ruled Egypt for 67 years – the second longest reign for any pharaoh, living an astonishing 92 years.



Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
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Dubai Culture Celebrates Winners of 3rd Dubai Festival for Youth Music

The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists. WAM

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has crowned the winners of the third Dubai Festival for Youth Music during a ceremony hosted at Etihad Museum, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday.

The festival is geared toward elevating the local music sector, discovering emerging talent, inspiring them to pursue their creative passion, and contribute to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, WAM said.

The closing ceremony was attended by Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, Fatma Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, and poet Dr. Aref Alshaikh, who was honoured with the ‘Music Personality of the Year’ award in recognition of his longstanding literary contributions and influential role in enriching the local cultural landscape.

The event also welcomed the festival’s jury members, including composer Mohammad Malulla, maestro Fadel Hamidi, and artist Jasem Mohamed, WAM said.
The competition featured 10 categories with intense rivalry among the finalists, who unleashed their creativity through captivating musical and vocal performances. These were eagerly followed by the jury and audience, showcasing diverse skills in singing, music composition, instrumental performance, and more.