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PROGRAMME: Egypt Comix Week 22-27 September The first large-scale event dedicated to comics in Egypt will take place between 22 and 27 September across Cairo and Alexandria
Organised by the Goethe and French institutes, Safsafa Publishing House and supported by the Delegation of the European Union to Egypt, the week will include many activities with participation by artists from Egypt, Germany and France. Exhibitions, workshops and lectures, and meetings between artists and publishers are among the highlights of the event. Read more about Egypt Comix Week here PROGRAMME: Monday 22 September 4-7pm: The opening ceremony followed by three lectures on the comic scenes in Egypt, Germany and France 7-9pm: Gathering of artists and distributors (prior registration is required) --- French Institute: 1 Madraset Al-Hoqouq Al-Ferensiya, off of Qasr Al-Eini St., Mounira, Cairo Tuesday 23 September 7.30-10pm: Three lectures on the comic scenes in Egypt, Germany and France --- El-Cabina, 11 Saint Saba Street, Alexandria 7pm: Opening of exhibition of the works of Egyptian cartoonists Fawaz and Michel Maalouf. (exhibition runs until 27 September) --- Hotel Viennoise, 11 Mahmoud Bassiouny Street, Downtown Cairo Wednesday 24 September 7-9pm: Discussion on translating comics --- Al-Balad Cultural Center, 31 Mohamed Mahmoud Street, Downtown, Cairo Thursday 27 September 4-10pm: Book signing and exhibition --- Hotel Viennoise, 11 Mahmoud Bassiouny Street, Downtown Cairo 7pm: Roundtable discussion with artists from France and Germany --- Goethe Institute: 5 Al-Bustan Street, Downtown, Cairo http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/111086.aspx
