The International Festival for The Arabic Musical Ensemble. 18 Performances are presented along the Festival days in the main theatre, the small theatre and Al. Eight performances are presented in the Egyptian governates. Two seminars are held per day to discuss papers presented by the participants. Participation fees is 100 pounds for Egyptian and 100 dollars for foreigners.
Performances fees are tickets for the public and invitations for the participants.
Susan Mubarak and the performance was directed by the world famous Italian director Vittorio Rossi. The International production of Opera Aida is an important cultural activity that promotes tourism, art and increases the national income. Opera Aida is held triennially and this year will be presented from 12 th to 17 th of October 1997 in Luxor. The Ministry of Culture takes charge of organising this festival performances and seminars and lectures and it takes place in Cairo. Attached are figures on the number of visitors in the previous eight rounds of the festival.