Under the slogan “A Book for Friends,” Romania opens its activities as the guest of honor at the Cairo International Book Fair.
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The pavilion of Romania, the guest of honor at the current session of the Cairo International Book Fair, is preparing to launch a rich and intensive cultural program under the title “A Book for Friends: From the Danube River to the Nile River”.
Romania’s participation this year coincides with the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of official diplomatic relations between Egypt and Romania.
In a statement on this occasion, it was emphasized that the selection of the country as the fair’s guest of honor is not merely a symbolic title, but a “strategic cultural and intellectual platform”.
It was clarified that Romania will highlight, during the period from January 22 to February 3, its literary richness, ancient traditions, and academic excellence, by organizing more than 25 diverse events.
Literature as a Global Bridge
The official opening of the Romanian pavilion is scheduled for January 22, with high-level attendance including a selection of writers and cultural officials from both the Egyptian and Romanian sides.
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The agenda for the first day includes prominent events such as: a discussion session on the literary scene in Romania and its commitment to promoting cultural exchange with Egypt, and the conference “In Praise of Universality” held in French under the title “Literature as a Bridge Between Cultures”, hosting the famous novelist and playwright Matei Vișniec, where his plays translated into Arabic will be presented for the first time.
In addition to a symposium on poetry and international exchange discussing the popularity of poetry anthologies in new literary markets, followed by the launch of the bilingual Egyptian-Romanian anthology “Contemporary Poetry Selections”.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe, historically formed from the principalities of Moldavia, Wallachia, and Transylvania. It is renowned for its preserved medieval towns, the Carpathian Mountains, and the legend of Count Dracula associated with Bran Castle.
Cairo International Book Fair
The Cairo International Book Fair is the largest and oldest book fair in the Arab world, first held in 1969. It is held annually at the Egypt International Exhibition Center and serves as a major cultural event, attracting publishers, authors, and visitors from across the region to promote literature and intellectual exchange.
Danube River
The Danube River is Europe’s second-longest river, flowing through ten countries from Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea. It has served as a vital trade route and cultural corridor for millennia, forming the northern frontier of the Roman Empire and later connecting diverse empires and kingdoms. Today, it remains a crucial waterway for transportation and is celebrated for its scenic beauty and historical cities along its banks.
Nile River
The Nile River is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, historically considered the longest river in the world. It has been the lifeline of civilization for millennia, most famously supporting the rise of Ancient Egypt through its annual flooding and fertile silt deposits.
Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over 5,000 years, famously centered around the Nile River and the pharaonic dynasties that built iconic monuments like the Pyramids of Giza. Its rich cultural heritage includes ancient temples, hieroglyphic writing, and significant contributions to mathematics and architecture, later influenced by Greek, Roman, Coptic Christian, and Islamic periods. Modern Egypt remains a pivotal cultural and political center in the Arab world.
